Top Rankings
Wisconsin Dells School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,815 students in Wisconsin Dells School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Wisconsin Dells School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
1,815 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wisconsin Dells School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
# American Indian Students
83 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
380 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
14%
# Black Students
37 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,237 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
68%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
114
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,612 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,072 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,612
$16,831
Spending / Student
$20,072
$16,804
Best Wisconsin Dells School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Delton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Vine St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2467
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2467
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Wisconsin Dells High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Brew Farm Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wisconsin Dells School District?
Wisconsin Dells School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,815 students.
What is the rank of Wisconsin Dells School District?
Wisconsin Dells School District is ranked #203 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Dells School District?
68% of Wisconsin Dells School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wisconsin Dells School District?
Wisconsin Dells School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wisconsin Dells School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,072 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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