Poynette School District

108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955-8913
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#70 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Poynette   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poynette   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.
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poynette   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.
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Poynette   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.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Poynette   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Poynette   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
$20 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Poynette   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
$16,626
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Poynette   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
$20,611
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Poynette   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 Poynette School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poynette Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Poynette High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 N Cleveland St
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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