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Schools in Kewaskum · Kewaskum School District

Kewaskum’s public schools outscore 86% of Wisconsin districts

Math proficiency in Kewaskum’s districts is 56%, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kewaskum, 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.

#48of 362 Wisconsin townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
54%
▲ 16 pts vs WI 38%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 17 pts vs WI 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs WI 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.0K
▼ 27% vs WI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.5
WI 13.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,541 students on the public path
In brief

Kewaskum’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1206 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kewaskum’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 86% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 56% 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 $11,956 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 Kewaskum Middle, then Kewaskum High. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Holy Trinity Catholic School (private) and St. Lucas Grade School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Kewaskum’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 86% of Wisconsin school districts, #48 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Wisconsin school districts we grade (441)Better than 86%
Lower resultsHigher results
Wisconsin towns with similar household incomes (1206)Better than 94%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 895 test results and a graduating class of 137 could put Kewaskum anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Kewaskum’s students in the tested grades sat them (895 in math, 895 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kewaskum, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Kewaskum ElementaryKewaskum School DistrictA+
6–8Kewaskum MiddleKewaskum School DistrictB+
9–12Kewaskum HighKewaskum School DistrictB−

Kewaskum’s public schools are run by Kewaskum School District, which also serves Auburn, Barton, Farmington and Kewaskum and others. 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.

Kewaskum School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,803 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (WI 13.6)
$11,956WI $16,459 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 38.1% · 895 students tested
Math56%
State average 38.7% · 895 students tested

Kewaskum vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Kewaskum’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
KewaskumAKewaskum
AuburnA−Campbellsport PK–12 · Kewaskum PK–12

Every school in Kewaskum

5 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).

District schools in Kewaskumby address
Kewaskum Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
497 students16:1Rate it →
Kewaskum Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
418 students13:1Rate it →
Kewaskum High
High · Grades 9–12
B−
626 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
139 students11:1Rate it →
St. Lucas Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
48 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Kewaskum’s schools

Are Kewaskum’s schools good?

By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kewaskum children attend outscore 86% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #48 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Kewaskum in?

Kewaskum School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,803 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Kewaskum kids go to high school?

Kewaskum High, with 626 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Kewaskum’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Kewaskum School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.

How much does Kewaskum spend per student?

$11,956 in Kewaskum School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Kewaskum?

Yes: Holy Trinity Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 139 students) and St. Lucas Grade School (religious, grades PK–8, 48 students).

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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.