Waupun School District

950 Wilcox St
Waupun, WI 53963
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,974 students in Waupun School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waupun School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,974 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Waupun School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#270 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Waupun   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waupun   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waupun   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waupun   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Waupun   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,688 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
86%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
134
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
139
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,232 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,857 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Waupun   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Waupun   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,232
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Waupun   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,857
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Waupun   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Waupun School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For Agricultural And Environmental Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 S Depot St
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Rock River Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 E Spring St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Grades: 2-6
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Waupun Area Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Waupun Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow View Primary
Magnet School
506 Beaver Dam St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Grades: PK-1
| 372 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waupun School District?
Waupun School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,974 students.
What is the rank of Waupun School District?
Waupun School District is ranked #269 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupun School District?
86% of Waupun School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waupun School District?
Waupun School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waupun School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,857 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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