Waupun School District

950 Wilcox St
Waupun, WI 53963
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,932 students in Waupun 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 Waupun School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
5 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,932 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Waupun School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#273 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Waupun   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart display 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 WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
39%
This chart display 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 WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Waupun   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
19 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,678 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
139
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
131
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,563 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 $14,158 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Waupun   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
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Waupun   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
$15,563
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Waupun   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
$14,158
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Waupun   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 Waupun School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock River Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 E Spring St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Grades: 2-6
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Waupun Area Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 7-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
School For Agricultural And Environmental Studies
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Depot St
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
Waupun Area Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow View Primary
506 Beaver Dam St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Grades: PK-1
| 356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waupun School District?
Waupun School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,932 students.
What is the rank of Waupun School District?
Waupun School District is ranked #270 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waupun School District?
87% of Waupun School District students are White, 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waupun School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,158 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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