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Butternut School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 students in Butternut School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Butternut School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
188 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butternut School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,133 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,080 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,133
$17,038
Spending / Student
$19,080
$17,011
Best Butternut School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butternut Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Butternut High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promethean Charter School
Charter School
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butternut School District?
Butternut School District manages 3 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Butternut School District?
Butternut School District is ranked #330 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butternut School District?
94% of Butternut School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butternut School District?
Butternut School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Butternut School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,080 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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