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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,256 students in West Salem School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in West Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
West Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.54
# American Indian Students
14 Students
6,631 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
23,666 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
75,746 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
51,817 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
1,710 Students
355,510 Students
% White Students
92%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
416 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
30,050 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
35,056
# Students in K Grade:
134
52,439
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
141
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
50,043
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
51,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
4,397
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
4,257
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
4,318
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
4,773
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,136 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,861 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in WI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
