Wisconsin’s top school districts revealed in new study
- Muskego-Norway school district takes the top spot with a score of 4.59/5
- Menomonee Falls school district rounds off the list with 4.23/5
Story provided by https://www.teachsimple.com
Choosing a school often depends on the town or city the child lives in. Many schools have a catchment area, which is the designated area in which the school operates and enrolls most of its pupils. However, some schools do allow pupils from outside of this area to enroll. The quality of a child’s education can shape their future careers and lives and is an extremely important aspect that should be considered by all.
Experts at TeachSimple have analyzed reviews and ratings of each school district in the U.S and have ranked them from highest to lowest, 1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest. The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.
Nationally across the U.S. there is a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, meaning that there are 17 students for every teacher. However, this number can only be used as an indication of class size and not as the true number of students. The national average expense per student is $12,239. This amount is used for teaching materials and student support services.
Muskego-Norway school district ranks first with 4.59/5. This district has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, lower than the national figure, and receives an average of $13,278 per student.
Waunakee Community school district is second with 4.52/5. The schools in this district rank as the sixth best for athletes and teachers have an average wage of $61,951.
Elmbrook school district ranks third with 4.46/5. The district ranks as one of the best places to teach in Wisconsin and has an average graduation rate of 98%.
West De Pere school district ranks in fourth place with 4.37/5. This district has an average expenditure per pupil of $18,250.
|
Rank |
District |
Score /5 |
Number of Schools |
|
1 |
Muskego-Norway, WI |
4.59 |
6 |
|
2 |
Waunakee Community, WI |
4.52 |
7 |
|
3 |
Elmbrook, WI |
4.46 |
10 |
|
4 |
West De Pere, WI |
4.37 |
6 |
|
=5 |
Kimberley Area, WI |
4.35 |
9 |
|
=5 |
Mequon-Thiensville, WI |
4.35 |
6 |
|
6 |
Cedarburg, WI |
4.31 |
6 |
|
7 |
Middleton-Cross Plains Area, WI |
4.24 |
12 |
|
8 |
Menomonee Falls, WI |
4.23 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
Kimberley Area school district and Mequon-Thiensville school district rank joint-fifth with 4.35/5. Thes districts both have a lower than average student-teacher ratio of 15:1.
Rounding out the list are Cedarburg with 4.31, Middleton-Cross Plains Area school district with 4.24, and Menomonee Falls school district with 4.23.
A spokesperson for TeachSimple commented on the data:
“School districts are governed by town councils and local-level government. As such, the funding and level of education offered differ depending on the finances available to that district.
“The federal government funds schools through programs such as the Child Nutrition Act or Title I grants. These target low-income students and families in need of help. In 35 states, the state government has set a base level of funding for all school districts but overall, each state has a different funding formula to determine how education will be funded.
“Districts with more funding can have programs that support families and schools to give their students the best chance in life. These districts rank highly due to the variety of programs that parents can use and the quality of their education. With after school programs in place, teaching children sports or arts can lead to a more well-rounded student.”
Story provided by: https://www.teachsimple.com
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
