Top Rankings
De Forest Area 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 7 public schools serving 4,147 students in De Forest Area 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 De Forest Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
7 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
4,147 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
De Forest Area 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
286 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
119 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
3,359 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
81%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
253 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
313
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
322
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
329
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
296
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
288
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,899 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,021 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,899
$16,831
Spending / Student
$32,021
$16,804
Best De Forest Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4352 Windsor Rd
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Grades: K-3
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 N Johnson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Harvest Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6781 North Towne Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6100
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6100
Grades: 4-6
| 914 students
Rank: #44.
Yahara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 N Lexington Pkwy
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Grades: K-3
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
De Forest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Yorktown Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
De Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holum Education Center
Magnet School
500 S Cleveland Ave
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Grades: PK
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,147 students.
What is the rank of De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District is ranked #122 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Forest Area School District?
81% of De Forest Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is De Forest Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,021 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
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