Top Rankings
Washington-Caldwell 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 197 students in Washington-Caldwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in Washington-Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
1 School
2,222 Schools
# Students
197 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington-Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,096 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,832
$17,038
Spending / Student
$14,096
$17,011
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8937 Big Bend Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington-Caldwell School District?
Washington-Caldwell School District manages 1 public schools serving 197 students.
What is the rank of Washington-Caldwell School District?
Washington-Caldwell School District is ranked #50 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington-Caldwell School District?
89% of Washington-Caldwell School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington-Caldwell School District?
Washington-Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Washington-Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,096 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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