For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,076 students in River Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in River Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,076 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,709 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,294 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,709
$17,038
Spending / Student
$17,294
$17,011
Best River Valley School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
River Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Varsity Blvd
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Grades: 1-4
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Grades: PK-K
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley School District?
River Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,076 students.
What is the rank of River Valley School District?
River Valley School District is ranked #220 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley School District?
93% of River Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley School District?
River Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is River Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,294 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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