Top Rankings
Mauston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,404 students in Mauston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mauston School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,404 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mauston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
23 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
15 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,199 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
90
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,405 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,792 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,405
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,792
$17,011
Best Mauston School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mauston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Grayside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Grades: 3-5
| 238 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lyndon Station Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hoehn Dr
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Grades: PK-4
| 48 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #66.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mauston School District?
Mauston School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,404 students.
What is the rank of Mauston School District?
Mauston School District is ranked #282 out of 444 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mauston School District?
85% of Mauston School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mauston School District?
Mauston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mauston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,792 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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