Wisconsin Department of Corrections School District
School District · Madison, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
14
14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
14
14 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Evaluating Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wisconsin Department of Corrections as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lincoln Hills School
Irma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#379 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-3.0
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,439
$6,453 vs Wisconsin median
District size
167 students
Smaller than Wisconsin median
Top-Rated Schools in Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Hills School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Wisconsin Department of Corrections is a Madison, Wisconsin school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 167 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. The district invests $8,439 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Wisconsin Department of Corrections has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Hills School, which has a composite score of 4.3/10.
In standardized testing, Wisconsin Department of Corrections students show an average math proficiency of 17.4% and ELA proficiency of 17.4%.
The district includes 14 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wisconsin Department of Corrections, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wisconsin Department of Corrections with test data.
Schools in Wisconsin Department of Corrections
14 schools High Schools 14
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Madison
- Total Enrollment
- 167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
Wisconsin Department of Corrections has 14 schools in total — 14 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
The average composite rating for Wisconsin Department of Corrections is 3.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
Wisconsin Department of Corrections spends $8,439 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin Department of Corrections is 7.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
Lincoln Hills School is the highest-rated school in Wisconsin Department of Corrections with a composite score of 4.3/10.
What are the test scores in Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
Across schools in Wisconsin Department of Corrections with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wisconsin Department of Corrections compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Department of Corrections has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 14 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
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.4%
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Compare Wisconsin Department of Corrections with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Madison Metropolitan School District (54)
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- Fond Du Lac School District (15)
- Beloit School District (12)
- Kettle Moraine School District (12)
- Middleton-cross Plains Area School District (12)
- Neenah Joint School District (12)
- D C Everest Area School District (12)
- Tomah Area School District (12)
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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