6.3avg / 10

Janesville School District

School District · Janesville, Wisconsin

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 9,414

Teachers (FTE): 761

Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

12 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

9,414

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

12 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Enrollment

9,414

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

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How this district compares

Wisconsin rank

#254 of 379

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Wisconsin avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,990

$902 vs Wisconsin median

District size

9,414 students

Much larger than Wisconsin median

The short answer

Janesville School District ranks #254 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Janesville School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kennedy Elementary (8.4/10), Roosevelt Elementary (8.4/10), and Monroe Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Roosevelt Elementary

Rates 8.4/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Janesville School District schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Janesville School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Kennedy Elementary	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	391
2	Roosevelt Elementary	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	369
3	Monroe Elementary	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	349
4	Van Buren Elementary	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	405
5	Washington Elementary	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	408
6	Harrison Elementary	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	274
7	Arise Virtual Academy	7.6 / 10	Other	+1.0	116
8	Jackson Elementary	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	329
9	Jefferson Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	291
10	Madison Elementary	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	312

See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Janesville School District

Janesville School District is a Janesville, Wisconsin school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 9,414 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $13,990 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Janesville School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Monroe Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Janesville School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.

The district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

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Schools in Janesville School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency46.3%

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Not reported

ELA Proficiency45.0%

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Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Janesville School District with test data.

District Details

State: Wisconsin
City: Janesville
Total Enrollment: 9,414
Teachers (FTE): 761
District spending per student: $13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Janesville School District?

Janesville School District has 22 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Janesville School District?

The average composite rating for Janesville School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Janesville School District?

Janesville School District's district-level spending was $13,990 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Janesville School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Janesville School District is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Janesville School District?

Monroe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Janesville School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Janesville School District?

Across schools in Janesville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Janesville School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?

Janesville School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.3/10
Math Proficiency: 46.3%
ELA Proficiency: 45.0%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.