Top Rankings
Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,133 students in Richland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,133 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Richland 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
20 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
926 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
74
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,432 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,769 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,432
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,769
$17,011
Best Richland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Center Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 State Highway 80
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6381
Grades: 3-6
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Center High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6131
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Richland Center Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Bohmann Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8971
Grades: PK-2
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Partner Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Us 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland School District?
Richland School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,133 students.
What is the rank of Richland School District?
Richland School District is ranked #386 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland School District?
82% of Richland School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland School District?
Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,769 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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