Waupun School District

950 Wilcox St
Waupun, WI 53963
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,869 students in Waupun 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 Waupun School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% 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).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,869 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waupun School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#287 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
40%
37%
38%
41%
44%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,088 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,636 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,088
$17,189
Spending / Student
$14,636
$17,161

Best Waupun School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School For Agricultural And Environmental Studies
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 S Depot St
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rock River Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 E Spring St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Gr: 2-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Waupun Area Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow View Primary
506 Beaver Dam St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waupun School District?
Waupun School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,869 students.
What is the rank of Waupun School District?
Waupun School District is ranked #232 out of 442 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 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waupun School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,636 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,869 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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