Top Rankings
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,135 students in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,135 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wittenberg-Birnamwood 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.52
# American Indian Students
37 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
947 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
79
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,178
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,876
$16,804
Best Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birnamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Main St
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Wittenberg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Prouty St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Grand Ave
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District?
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,135 students.
What is the rank of Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District?
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District is ranked #273 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District?
83% of Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District?
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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