Kettle Moraine School District

563 A J Allen Cir
Wales, WI 53183-9649
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Kettle Moraine School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,477 students in Kettle Moraine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Kettle Moraine School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
12 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
3,477 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Kettle Moraine School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#37 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kettle Moraine   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kettle Moraine   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kettle Moraine   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kettle Moraine   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kettle Moraine   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
25 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
3,065 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
88%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
193
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
189
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
307
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,455 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,484 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kettle Moraine   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$54 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kettle Moraine   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,455
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kettle Moraine   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,484
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kettle Moraine   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kettle Moraine School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Grades: K-5
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Wales Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Kettle Moraine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 E Ottawa Ave
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Cushing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
High School Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #77.
School For Arts And Performance
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #88.
Km Global School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #99.
Kettle Moraine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #1010.
Dousman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
341 E Ottawa Ave
Dousman, WI 53118
(262) 965-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kettle Moraine 4k
Magnet School
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Km Connect
Magnet School
Charter School
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Grades: 6-11
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,477 students.
What is the rank of Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District is ranked #33 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kettle Moraine School District?
88% of Kettle Moraine School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Kettle Moraine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,484 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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