For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,098 students in River Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in River Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
River Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#242 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,015 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
56
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,334 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 $16,947 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,334
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,947
$16,804
Best River Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
River Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Varsity Blvd
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Grades: 1-4
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Valley Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley School District?
River Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of River Valley School District?
River Valley School District is ranked #257 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley School District?
92% of River Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 River Valley School District?
River Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is River Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,947 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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