Top Rankings
Waunakee Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,388 students in Waunakee Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waunakee Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
7 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
4,388 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Waunakee Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
138 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
61 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
3,721 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
85%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
282
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
295
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
325
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
317
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
348
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
313
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
348
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
342
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,010 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,343
$16,771
Spending / Student
$14,010
$16,743
Best Waunakee Community School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waunakee Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Grades: 5-6
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Grades: PK-4
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Waunakee High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #66.
Waunakee Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Grades: PK
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,388 students.
What is the rank of Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District is ranked #37 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waunakee Community School District?
85% of Waunakee Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waunakee Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,010 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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