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Wisconsin Dells School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,205 students in Wisconsin Dells School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin Dells School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,577 Schools
# Students
1,768 Students
534,515 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
40,590 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wisconsin Dells School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
15%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
64%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,107 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,605 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,107
$17,189
Spending / Student
$20,605
$17,161
Best Wisconsin Dells School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Vine St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2468
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Lake Delton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2467
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2467
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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