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Poynette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 989 students in Poynette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Poynette School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
2,218 Schools
# Students
989 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poynette School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,611 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,626
$17,045
Spending / Student
$20,611
$17,018
Best Poynette School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Poynette Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Poynette High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poynette School District?
Poynette School District manages 3 public schools serving 989 students.
What is the rank of Poynette School District?
Poynette School District is ranked #93 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poynette School District?
92% of Poynette School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poynette School District?
Poynette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Poynette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,611 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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