Top Rankings
Jefferson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,665 students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
5 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,665 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,859 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,936 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,859
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,936
$17,011
Best Jefferson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Taft Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,665 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District is ranked #248 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson School District?
75% of Jefferson School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,936 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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