Racine Unified School District
School District · Racine, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#344 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,095
+$1,203 vs Wisconsin median
District size
15,963 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
About Racine Unified School District
Racine Unified School District is a Racine, Wisconsin school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 15,963 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $16,095 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Racine Unified School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rusd Montessori, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Racine Unified School District students show an average math proficiency of 20.6% and ELA proficiency of 26.4%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Racine Unified School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Racine Unified School District with test data.
Schools in Racine Unified School District
25 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Racine
- Total Enrollment
- 15,963
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,335
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District has 25 schools in total — 16 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 Racine Unified School District?
The average composite rating for Racine Unified School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District spends $16,095 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Racine Unified School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Racine Unified School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Racine Unified School District?
Rusd Montessori is the highest-rated school in Racine Unified School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Racine Unified School District?
Across schools in Racine Unified School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Racine Unified School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Racine Unified School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 25 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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Compare Racine Unified School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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