Top Rankings
Waterford Graded J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,462 students in Waterford Graded J1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waterford Graded J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,462 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterford Graded J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,173 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,429
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,173
$17,011
Best Waterford Graded J1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Fox River Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,462 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District is ranked #66 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford Graded J1 School District?
88% of Waterford Graded J1 School District students are White, 7% 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 Waterford Graded J1 School District?
Waterford Graded J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waterford Graded J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,173 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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