For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,833 students in West Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,833 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 443 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
12 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
9 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
1,688 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
113
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,367 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,522
$16,747
Spending / Student
$15,367
$16,719
Best West Salem School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Grades: 5-8
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
West Salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
West Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
Grades: PK-4
| 694 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Salem School District?
West Salem School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,833 students.
What is the rank of West Salem School District?
West Salem School District is ranked #109 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem School District?
92% of West Salem School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Salem School District?
West Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,367 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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