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Southwestern Wisconsin School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Jamestown, Hazel Green and Hazel Green, and parts of Benton.

Students
528
Schools
3
Spent per student
$13,990
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Debt
$11.9M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Southwestern Wisconsin School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 84% of Wisconsin districts
  • Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
  • Spends 15% less per student than the WI average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Debt of $11.9M, about $22,593 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Bloomington.

PK–4River Ridge ElementaryRiver Ridge School District
5–8River Ridge MiddleRiver Ridge School District
9–12River Ridge HighRiver Ridge School District

Test scores vs. WI

2020–21
Math proficiency49%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,990 per student · 15% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 36%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 46%State 50%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
521’20
532’21
529’22
517’23
528’24

About steady.

Students
White 94%Hispanic 4%Black 2%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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