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#1365 of 2,105 schools in WI
Mcfarland High
High School · Mcfarland School District · Mcfarland, WI
A high school in Mcfarland, WI where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5103 Farwell St, Mcfarland, WI 53558
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mcfarland High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcfarland 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcfarland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,167
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,501/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Insight School of Wisconsin HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (wiva)Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mcfarland School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcfarland High is listed in McFarland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High is a public high school in Mcfarland, WI, part of Mcfarland School District, serving approximately 740 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcfarland High
What grades does Mcfarland High serve?
Mcfarland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcfarland High?
Mcfarland High has an enrollment of approximately 740 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcfarland High rank in WI?
Mcfarland High ranks #1,365 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Mcfarland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcfarland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Mcfarland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcfarland High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mcfarland High a charter school?
No, Mcfarland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcfarland High a Title I school?
No, Mcfarland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcfarland High?
16.8% of students at Mcfarland 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
- 740
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (608) 838-3166
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53558)
- 13,133
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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 53558; 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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