For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,890 students in Waupun School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waupun School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1,890 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waupun 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
86%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,909 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 $14,473 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,909
$17,038
Spending / Student
$14,473
$17,011
Best Waupun School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For Agricultural And Environmental Studies
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Depot St
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Rock River Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 E Spring St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Grades: 2-6
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Waupun Area Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Waupun Area Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 7-8
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
506 Beaver Dam St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Grades: PK-1
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waupun School District?
Waupun School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,890 students.
What is the rank of Waupun School District?
Waupun School District is ranked #281 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupun School District?
86% of Waupun School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waupun School District?
Waupun School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waupun School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,473 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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