Top Rankings
New Glarus 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 961 students in New Glarus 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 New Glarus School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
961 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
New Glarus 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
869 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
47
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,001 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,291 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,001
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,291
$16,804
Best New Glarus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Glarus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
New Glarus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1619 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
New Glarus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Glarus School District?
New Glarus School District manages 3 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of New Glarus School District?
New Glarus School District is ranked #56 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 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Glarus School District?
90% of New Glarus School District students are White, 4% 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 New Glarus School District?
New Glarus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is New Glarus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,291 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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