Jefferson School District
School District · Jefferson, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,386
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,386
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Jefferson School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Elementary
Jefferson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Elementary
Jefferson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sullivan Elementary
Sullivan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#115 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,386
+$494 vs Wisconsin median
District size
1,666 students
Larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Jefferson School District ranks #115 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Jefferson School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Elementary (8.2/10), East Elementary (7.9/10), and Sullivan Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | East Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Sullivan Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson High | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson School District
Jefferson School District is a Jefferson, Wisconsin school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,666 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $15,386 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Jefferson School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson School District with test data.
Schools in Jefferson School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 1,666
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson School District?
The average composite rating for Jefferson School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District spends $15,386 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson School District is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson School District?
West Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jefferson School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson School District?
Across schools in Jefferson School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Jefferson School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 5 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
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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.
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