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Beaver Dam Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,051 students in Beaver Dam Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Beaver Dam Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,051 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beaver Dam Unified 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 91% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
70%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,412 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,925 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,412
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,925
$17,011
Best Beaver Dam Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 N Crystal Lake Rd
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Grove St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7376
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7396
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Beaver Dam Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Fourth St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7365
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7392
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Beaver Dam High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Gould St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7313
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7313
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Beaver Dam Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,051 students.
What is the rank of Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Beaver Dam Unified School District is ranked #232 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 Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
70% of Beaver Dam Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Beaver Dam Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Beaver Dam Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,925 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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