Best High Schools in DeForest, WI

DeForest, WI has 4 high schools with 4,085 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 DeForest score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeForest don't meet expectations.

1. Waunakee High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students

2. Sun Prairie East High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students

3. De Forest High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students

4. Columbus High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeForest, WI

DeForest, WI has 4 middle schools with 2,102 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 DeForest score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeForest don't meet expectations.

1. Waunakee Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students

2. De Forest Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students

3. Columbus Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students

4. Patrick Marsh Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeForest, WI

DeForest, WI has 9 elementary schools with 3,780 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 DeForest score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeForest don't meet expectations.

1. Arboretum Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students

2. Waunakee Prairie Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students

3. Windsor Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 530 Students

4. Token Springs Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students

5. Eagle Point Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 376 Students

6. Yahara Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 354 Students

7. Northside Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

8. Columbus Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeForest, WI

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

Community Factors

DeForest, WI has a total population of 15,050 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeForest, WI

9,967

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeForest, WI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeForest, WI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,026 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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