Delmar’s public schools outscore 77% of Wisconsin districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Delmar’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Delmar, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Delmar’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1252 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Delmar’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,938 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Stanley-Boyd Middle, then Stanley-Boyd High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Delmar’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Delmar, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Delmar
Boyd Elementary
Grades PK · 68 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Boyd
Kindergarten in Delmar
Stanley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 437 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
1st grade in Delmar
Stanley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 437 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
2nd grade in Delmar
Stanley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 437 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
3rd grade in Delmar
Stanley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 437 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
4th grade in Delmar
Stanley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 437 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
5th grade in Delmar
Stanley Elementary
Grades K–5 · 437 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
6th grade in Delmar
Stanley-Boyd Middle
Grades 6–8 · 223 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
7th grade in Delmar
Stanley-Boyd Middle
Grades 6–8 · 223 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
8th grade in Delmar
Stanley-Boyd Middle
Grades 6–8 · 223 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
9th grade in Delmar
Stanley-Boyd High
Grades 9–12 · 341 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
10th grade in Delmar
Stanley-Boyd High
Grades 9–12 · 341 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stanley
Delmar’s public schools are run by Stanley-Boyd Area School District, which also serves Boyd, Colburn, Edson and Stanley and others. Parts of Delmar (16% of its land) are served by Cadott instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Delmar vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Delmar’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Delmar | A− | Stanley-Boyd Area |
| Stanley | A− | Stanley-Boyd Area |
| Goetz | — | Cadott |
| Thorp | — | Stanley-Boyd Area PK–12 · Thorp PK–12 |
| Boyd | — | Stanley-Boyd Area |
| Colburn | — | Stanley-Boyd Area PK–12 · Cornell PK–12 |
| Edson | B | Stanley-Boyd Area PK–12 · Cadott PK–12 |
5 of the 6 neighbors share Stanley-Boyd Area with Delmar, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Delmar
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Delmar’s schools
Are Delmar’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Delmar children attend outscore 77% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Delmar in?
Stanley-Boyd Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,069 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Delmar are served by Cadott.
Where do Delmar kids go to high school?
Stanley-Boyd High in Stanley, with 341 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Delmar’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Stanley-Boyd Area School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Delmar spend per student?
$12,938 in Stanley-Boyd Area School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Delmar families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.