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Southwestern Wisconsin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 517 students in Southwestern Wisconsin 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 Southwestern Wisconsin School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
517 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwestern Wisconsin 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,890 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 $20,921 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,890
$17,038
Spending / Student
$20,921
$17,011
Best Southwestern Wisconsin School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Fairplay St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Wisconsin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwestern Wisconsin School District?
Southwestern Wisconsin School District manages 3 public schools serving 517 students.
What is the rank of Southwesternsconsin School District?
Southwesternsconsin School District is ranked #223 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwesternsconsin School District?
94% of Southwesternsconsin School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwesternsconsin School District?
Southwesternsconsin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Southwesternsconsin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,921 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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