Best High Schools in Buffalo County, WI

Buffalo County, WI has 6 high schools with 1,185 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Buffalo County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo County don't meet expectations.

1. Alma High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 65 Students

2. Cochrane-fountain City High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cochrane-fountain City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students

3. Gilmanton High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students

4. Mondovi High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mondovi School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students

5. Independence High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Independence School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students

6. Arcadia High

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arcadia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buffalo County, WI

Buffalo County, WI has 5 middle schools with 812 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Buffalo County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo County meet expectations.

1. Mondovi Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mondovi School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students

2. Gilmanton Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 39 Students

3. Independence Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Independence School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students

4. Arcadia Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arcadia School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo County, WI

Buffalo County, WI has 8 elementary schools with 2,272 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Buffalo County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations.

1. Wabasha-kellogg Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wabasha-kellogg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 209 Students

2. Gilmanton Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 57 Students

3. Mondovi Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mondovi School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students

4. Cochrane-fountain City Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cochrane-fountain City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students

5. Alma Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students

6. Caddie Woodlawn Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durand-arkansaw School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

7. Arcadia Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arcadia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 529 Students

8. Independence Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Independence School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students

9. St Boniface Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Boniface Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 23 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo County, WI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Buffalo County, WI has a total population of 13,317 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buffalo County, WI

4,269

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo County, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo County, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo County, WI.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

768 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo County, WI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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