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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,890 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 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,890 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Whitewater Unified 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
640 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
13%
# Black Students
60 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
1,074 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
57%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
122
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,713 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,831 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,713
$16,747
Spending / Student
$16,831
$16,719
Best Whitewater Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W8363 R And W Townline Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8400
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 E Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8600
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Whitewater Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8300
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Whitewater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8100
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 S Prince St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8500
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
419 S Elizabeth St
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8707
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-8707
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitewater Unified School District?
Whitewater Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,890 students.
What is the rank of Whitewater Unified School District?
Whitewater Unified School District is ranked #337 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewater Unified School District?
57% of Whitewater Unified School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $16,831 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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