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Southwestern Wisconsin 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 528 students in Southwestern Wisconsin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Southwestern Wisconsin School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
528 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwestern Wisconsin 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,689 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,866 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,689
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,866
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southwestern Wisconsin School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Fairplay St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Wisconsin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwestern Wisconsin School District?
Southwestern Wisconsin School District manages 3 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of Southwesternsconsin School District?
Southwesternsconsin School District is ranked #223 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 Southwesternsconsin School District?
94% of Southwesternsconsin School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwesternsconsin School District?
Southwesternsconsin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Southwesternsconsin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,866 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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