Top Rankings
Bayfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 404 students in Bayfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Bayfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
404 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bayfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 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 40-59% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#432 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
% American Indian
69%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
16%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,822 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,334 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,822
$17,039
Spending / Student
$30,334
$17,011
Best Bayfield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Bayfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bayfield School District?
Bayfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of Bayfield School District?
Bayfield School District is ranked #430 out of 444 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield School District?
69% of Bayfield School District students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bayfield School District?
Bayfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Bayfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,334 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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