Top Rankings
West Bend 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,591 students in West Bend 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 West Bend School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
12 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,591 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
370 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Bend School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.53
# American Indian Students
25 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
502 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
197 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
4,495 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
80%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
280 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
356
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
318
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
359
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
353
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
353
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
352
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
432
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
472
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
503
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
510
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
512
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,011 in this school district is less 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 $15,386 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,011
$17,039
Spending / Student
$15,386
$17,011
Best West Bend School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
833 Chestnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Fair Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
519 N Indiana Ave
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Decorah Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 Sylvan Way
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W204n16850 Jackson Dr
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #66.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #77.
Green Tree Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Green Tree Rd
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Silverbrook Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 N Silverbrook Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
Grades: 5-6
| 716 students
Rank: #99.
Badger Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
Grades: 7-8
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
Grades: PK
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bend School District?
West Bend School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,591 students.
What is the rank of West Bend School District?
West Bend School District is ranked #89 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Bend School District?
80% of West Bend School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bend School District?
West Bend School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West Bend School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,386 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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