Top Rankings
Delavan-Darien School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,817 students in Delavan-Darien School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Delavan-Darien School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
5 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Delavan-Darien 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
957 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
14%
# Black Students
32 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
758 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
42%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
115
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,208 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,232 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,208
$16,831
Spending / Student
$20,232
$16,804
Best Delavan-Darien School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Walworth St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Grades: 3-4
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Beloit St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Grades: 5-8
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Turtle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Creek Rd
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Delavan-darien High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan-darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delavan-Darien School District?
Delavan-Darien School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Delavan-Darien School District?
Delavan-Darien School District is ranked #410 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delavan-Darien School District?
52% of Delavan-Darien School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delavan-Darien School District?
Delavan-Darien School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Delavan-Darien School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,232 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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