For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 599 students in Washburn 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 Washburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
599 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Washburn 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 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.52
# American Indian Students
68 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
489 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
33
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,259 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,499 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,259
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,499
$16,804
Best Washburn School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Washburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Washburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washburn School District?
Washburn School District manages 3 public schools serving 599 students.
What is the rank of Washburn School District?
Washburn School District is ranked #230 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 Washburn School District?
82% of Washburn School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washburn School District?
Washburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Washburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,499 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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