Top Rankings
Washburn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 619 students in Washburn 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 Washburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less 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
3 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
619 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Washburn 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 90% has increased from 10% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.51
# American Indian Students
70 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
13%
# Black Students
6 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
510 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
42
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,733 in this school district is less 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 $16,934 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,733
$16,747
Spending / Student
$16,934
$16,719
Best Washburn School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Washburn High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Washburn Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washburn School District?
Washburn School District manages 3 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of Washburn School District?
Washburn School District is ranked #197 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn School District?
82% of Washburn School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washburn School District?
Washburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Washburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,934 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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