Colby 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 918 students in Colby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Colby School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Colby 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
307 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
582 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
63%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
43
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,203 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Colby School District manages 4 public schools serving 918 students.
What is the rank of Colby School District?
Colby School District is ranked #390 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colby School District?
63% of Colby School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colby School District?
Colby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Colby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,203 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 918 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in WI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
