Valders Area School District

138 Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 961 students in Valders Area 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 Valders Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
961 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valders Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#218 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)

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

37%
40%

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

43%
38%

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

48%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

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

(2022-23)
9%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.54

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

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2005–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
14%

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

% Black
1%
9%
% White
88%
66%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,032 in this school district is less 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 $16,108 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,725 MM

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

Spending
$16 MM
$15,218 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$19,032
$19,507

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

Spending / Student
$16,108
$18,878

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

Best Valders Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valders Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
331 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Valders High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Valders Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Jefferson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valders Area School District?
Valders Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Valders Area School District?
Valders Area School District is ranked #213 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valders Area School District?
88% of Valders Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valders Area School District?
Valders Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Valders Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,108 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 961 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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