Best Schools in 53579, WI
53579, WI has 16 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,631 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 53579 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53579, WI
The top high schools in 53579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Watertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
3. Beaver Dam High
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Projected Test Scores
Beaver Dam Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1112 Students
4. Waterloo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
5. Dodgeland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53579, WI
The top middle schools in 53579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
2. Dodgeland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
3. Waterloo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 116 Students
4. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
5. Waterloo Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 105 Students
6. Beaver Dam Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver Dam Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53579, WI
The top elementary schools in 53579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 154 Students
2. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
3. Waterloo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaver Dam Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
5. Dodgeland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dodgeland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53579, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53579, WI has a total population of 1,837 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53579, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53579, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53579, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53579, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53579, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53579, WI
How many schools are in 53579, WI?
53579, WI has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,631 students in total.
How do schools in 53579 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 53579 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 53579 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53579?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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