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Darlington Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 900 students in Darlington Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Darlington Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
900 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Darlington Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
595 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
66%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
43
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,537 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,653 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,537
$16,831
Spending / Student
$13,653
$16,804
Best Darlington Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Darlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Darlington Community School District?
Darlington Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 900 students.
What is the rank of Darlington Community School District?
Darlington Community School District is ranked #101 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington Community School District?
66% of Darlington Community School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darlington Community School District?
Darlington Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Darlington Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,653 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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