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6.7 avg / 10

Sauk Prairie School District

School District · Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

Students: 2,686
Teachers (FTE): 201
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,273

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Wisconsin rank

#162 of 379

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Wisconsin avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,273

$1,619 vs Wisconsin median

District size

2,686 students

Much larger than Wisconsin median

About Sauk Prairie School District

Sauk Prairie School District is a Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,686 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $13,273 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sauk Prairie School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Merrimac Community, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Sauk Prairie School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.1%
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ELA Proficiency 50.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sauk Prairie School District with test data.

District Details

City
Prairie Du Sac
Total Enrollment
2,686
Teachers (FTE)
201
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sauk Prairie School District?

Sauk Prairie School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Sauk Prairie School District?

The average composite rating for Sauk Prairie School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sauk Prairie School District?

Sauk Prairie School District spends $13,273 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sauk Prairie School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sauk Prairie School District is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sauk Prairie School District?

Merrimac Community is the highest-rated school in Sauk Prairie School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Sauk Prairie School District?

Across schools in Sauk Prairie School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sauk Prairie School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?

Sauk Prairie School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 6 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
55.1%
ELA Proficiency
50.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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