Verona Area School District

700 N Main St
Verona, WI 53593-1153
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,732 students in Verona Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Verona Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
5,732 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
396 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Verona Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#170 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Verona Area   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Verona Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Verona Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Verona Area   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
237 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,177 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
13%
# Black Students
395 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
3,527 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
61%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
320
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
401
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
420
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
395
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
404
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
401
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
429
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
433
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
429
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
441
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,719 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,922 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Verona Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$97 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Verona Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,719
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Verona Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,922
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Verona Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Verona Area School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Stoner Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5830 Devoro Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4200
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
740 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4700
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4130
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Glacier Edge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Kimball La
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 497-2100
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Country View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
710 Lone Pine Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4800
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Savanna Oaks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5890 Lacy Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Verona Area High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Wildcat Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #1010.
Badger Ridge Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
5830 Devoro Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4200
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Verona Area K4
710 Lone Pine Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4807
Grades: PK
| 302 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,732 students.
What is the rank of Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District is ranked #169 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Verona Area School District?
61% of Verona Area School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Verona Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,922 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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