Top Rankings
Whitewater Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,939 students in Whitewater Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Whitewater Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,939 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitewater Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
38%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
54%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,240 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,406 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,240
$17,038
Spending / Student
$16,406
$17,011
Best Whitewater Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 E Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8600
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W8363 R And W Townline Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8400
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
242 S Prince St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8500
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Whitewater Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8300
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8100
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
419 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8713
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8713
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitewater Unified School District?
Whitewater Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,939 students.
What is the rank of Whitewater Unified School District?
Whitewater Unified School District is ranked #341 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewater Unified School District?
54% of Whitewater Unified School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitewater Unified School District?
Whitewater Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Whitewater Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,406 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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