Top Rankings
Watertown Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,265 students in Watertown Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Watertown Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
3,265 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Watertown Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
672 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
13%
# Black Students
83 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,316 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
71%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
167
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
296
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
326
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,477 is higher than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,197 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,477
$16,771
Spending / Student
$15,197
$16,743
Best Watertown Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
634 S 12th St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4712 County Road O
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 N Montgomery St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Prospect St
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Neenah St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #88.
Watertown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,265 students.
What is the rank of Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District is ranked #307 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown Unified School District?
71% of Watertown Unified School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Watertown Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,197 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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