Top Rankings
Sparta Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,794 students in Sparta Area 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 Sparta Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
7 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,794 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sparta Area 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.53
# American Indian Students
21 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
534 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
50 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,062 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
74%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
167
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
183
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
233
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
242
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,368 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,073 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,368
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,073
$17,011
Best Sparta Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 5-8
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Grades: PK-K
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Sparta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Grades: 9-12
| 854 students
Rank: #77.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: 1-4
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta Area School District?
Sparta Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,794 students.
What is the rank of Sparta Area School District?
Sparta Area School District is ranked #375 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta Area School District?
74% of Sparta Area School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta Area School District?
Sparta Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Sparta Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,073 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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