Weston High School is a secondary school located near the town of Cazenovia, Richland County, Wisconsin. The school also serves the villages of Hillpoint, Lime Ridge, and other parts of western Sauk County, Wisconsin. The Silver Eagles wear Columbia Blue and Silver and compete in the Ridge & Valley Conference.
Serving 40 students in grades 7-8, Weston Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weston Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Weston Jr High School's student population of 40 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Silver, Navy Blue
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Weston Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weston Jr High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weston Jr High School's ranking?
Weston Jr High School is ranked #1167 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Weston Jr High School?
40 students attend Weston Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Weston Jr High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weston Jr High School?
Weston Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weston Jr High School offer ?
Weston Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Weston Jr High School part of?
Weston Jr High School is part of Weston School District.
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