Kettle Moraine School District
School District · Wales, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
3,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
3,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Kettle Moraine School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kettle Moraine School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wales Elementary
Wales · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cushing Elementary
Delafield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kettle Moraine Middle
Dousman · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#147 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,261
$631 vs Wisconsin median
District size
3,421 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Kettle Moraine School District ranks #147 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Kettle Moraine School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wales Elementary (8.4/10), Cushing Elementary (8.4/10), and Kettle Moraine Middle (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Kettle Moraine School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Kettle Moraine School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cushing Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Kettle Moraine Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | High School of Health Sciences | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Km Global Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Magee Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Kettle Moraine Explore | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Kettle Moraine High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Dousman Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | School for Arts and Performance | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kettle Moraine School District
Kettle Moraine School District is a Wales, Wisconsin school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 3,421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $14,261 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Kettle Moraine School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cushing Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Kettle Moraine School District students show an average math proficiency of 66.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kettle Moraine School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kettle Moraine School District with test data.
Schools in Kettle Moraine School District
12 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Wales
- Total Enrollment
- 3,421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 231
- District spending per student
- $14,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kettle Moraine School District?
The average composite rating for Kettle Moraine School District is 7.0/10. 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 Kettle Moraine School District?
Kettle Moraine School District's district-level spending was $14,261 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 Kettle Moraine School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kettle Moraine School District is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kettle Moraine School District?
Cushing Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kettle Moraine School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Kettle Moraine School District?
Across schools in Kettle Moraine School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kettle Moraine School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Kettle Moraine School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 12 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.7%
How we rate schools
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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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