For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 575 students in Washburn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Washburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
575 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washburn School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.53
% American Indian
13%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,230 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,937
$17,038
Spending / Student
$18,230
$17,011
Best Washburn School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Washburn High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Washburn Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Grades: 7-8
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washburn School District?
Washburn School District manages 3 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Washburn School District?
Washburn School District is ranked #218 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn School District?
79% of Washburn School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washburn School District?
Washburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Washburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,230 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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