Top Rankings
Mount Horeb Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,387 students in Mount Horeb Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mount Horeb Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
2,387 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mount Horeb Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#75 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
25 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,127 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
89%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
136
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,526 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 $13,982 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,526
$16,831
Spending / Student
$13,982
$16,804
Best Mount Horeb Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Horeb Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hanneman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7406
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7406
Grades: 3-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Horeb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Garfield St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7306
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Horeb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 8th St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7206
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Horeb Area Community 4k
Magnet School
300 Spellman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-2400
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-2400
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
Magnet School
300 Spellman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7606
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7606
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Horeb Primary Center
Magnet School
207 Academy St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7506
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7506
Grades: 1-2
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Horeb Area School District?
Mount Horeb Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,387 students.
What is the rank of Mount Horeb Area School District?
Mount Horeb Area School District is ranked #82 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Horeb Area School District?
89% of Mount Horeb Area School District students are White, 5% 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 Mount Horeb Area School District?
Mount Horeb Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mount Horeb Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,982 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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