Top Rankings
Waterford Graded J1 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,463 students in Waterford Graded J1 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 Waterford Graded J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
1,463 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Waterford Graded J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,301 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
89%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
135
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,161 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,418
$16,831
Spending / Student
$18,161
$16,804
Best Waterford Graded J1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Trailside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Fox River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,463 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District is ranked #66 out of 445 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford Graded J1 School District?
89% of Waterford Graded J1 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waterford Graded J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,161 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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