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Baraboo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,688 students in Baraboo 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 Baraboo School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
2,688 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Baraboo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.52
# American Indian Students
81 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
280 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
42 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,107 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
78%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
148
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,265 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,212 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,265
$16,831
Spending / Student
$25,212
$16,804
Best Baraboo School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
North Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Al Behrman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Young Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Baraboo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Magnet School
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belc--renewal Head Start
Magnet School
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary-kindergarten Center
Magnet School
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,688 students.
What is the rank of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District is ranked #314 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baraboo School District?
78% of Baraboo School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baraboo School District?
Baraboo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Baraboo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,212 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
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