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#1641 of 2,105 schools in WI

Barneveld High

High School · Barneveld School District · Barneveld, WI

A high school in Barneveld, WI where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

304 S Jones St, Barneveld, WI 53507

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation9.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$15,747

Students at Barneveld High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Barneveld High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low155/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,339

Median home value

$310,900

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Barneveld School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Barneveld High is listed in Barneveld School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Barneveld High

Barneveld High is a public high school in Barneveld, WI, part of Barneveld School District, serving approximately 130 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Barneveld High

What grades does Barneveld High serve?

Barneveld High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Barneveld High?

Barneveld High has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barneveld High?

The student-teacher ratio at Barneveld High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barneveld High rank in WI?

Barneveld High ranks #1,641 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Barneveld High's MySchoolScout rating?

Barneveld High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barneveld High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barneveld High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Barneveld High a charter school?

No, Barneveld High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barneveld High a Title I school?

No, Barneveld High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barneveld High?

8.5% of students at Barneveld High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Iowa County
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 53507)
2,435
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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