Unity School District
School District · Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Unity School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Unity School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Unity Elementary
Balsam Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Unity Middle
Balsam Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Unity High
Balsam Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#296 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,863
$29 vs Wisconsin median
District size
942 students
Typical than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Unity School District ranks #296 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Unity School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Unity Elementary (7.5/10), Unity Middle (6.3/10), and Unity High (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Unity School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unity Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Unity Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Unity High | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Unity School District
Unity School District is a Balsam Lake, Wisconsin school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 942 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $14,863 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Unity School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Unity Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Unity School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Unity School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Unity School District with test data.
Schools in Unity School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Balsam Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 942
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Unity School District?
Unity School District has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Unity School District?
The average composite rating for Unity School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Unity School District?
Unity School District spends $14,863 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Unity School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Unity School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Unity School District?
Unity Elementary is the highest-rated school in Unity School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Unity School District?
Across schools in Unity School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Unity School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Unity School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.4%
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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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