Shullsburg School District

444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586-9414
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Shullsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 325 students in Shullsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Shullsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
325 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shullsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#321 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
44%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
20.3%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
9%
% White
81%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,717 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,357
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,717
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Shullsburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shullsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Shullsburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Shullsburg Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shullsburg School District?
Shullsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 325 students.
What is the rank of Shullsburg School District?
Shullsburg School District is ranked #325 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shullsburg School District?
81% of Shullsburg School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shullsburg School District?
Shullsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Shullsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,717 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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