Top Rankings
Poynette 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 989 students in Poynette 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 Poynette School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
989 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Poynette School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
911 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
72
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,611 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,626
$17,039
Spending / Student
$20,611
$17,011
Best Poynette School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poynette Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Poynette High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poynette School District?
Poynette School District manages 3 public schools serving 989 students.
What is the rank of Poynette School District?
Poynette School District is ranked #78 out of 444 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poynette School District?
92% of Poynette School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poynette School District?
Poynette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Poynette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,611 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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