Top Rankings
West Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,841 students in West Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,841 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Salem 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
# American Indian Students
13 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
15 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,695 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
105
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,450 in this school district is less 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 $15,300 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,450
$17,039
Spending / Student
$15,300
$17,011
Best West Salem School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
Grades: PK-4
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
West Salem Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Grades: 5-8
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
West Salem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Salem School District?
West Salem School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,841 students.
What is the rank of West Salem School District?
West Salem School District is ranked #95 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem School District?
92% of West Salem School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Salem School District?
West Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,300 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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