Best Schools in Dorchester, WI
Dorchester, WI has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,600 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Dorchester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester, WI
The top high schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abbotsford Middle/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbotsford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 404 Students
2. Medford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
3. Colby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
4. Athens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
5. Owen-withee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester, WI
The top middle schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
2. Medford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
3. Owen-withee Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
4. Colby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 217 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, WI
The top elementary schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stetsonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 204 Students
2. Medford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 589 Students
3. Owen-withee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owen-withee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
4. Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
5. Colby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
6. Abbotsford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbotsford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
7. Marlin Burkholder
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlin Burkholder • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester, WI has a total population of 1,902 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester, WI
How many schools are in Dorchester, WI?
Dorchester, WI has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,600 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Dorchester score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Dorchester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester?
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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