Best Public Schools in Dousman, WI

The city of Dousman, Wisconsin is home to two schools - Kettle Moraine Middle and Dousman Elementary, both part of the Kettle Moraine School District. Kettle Moraine Middle consistently ranks among the top 30-40 middle schools in Wisconsin, while Dousman Elementary has more average performance compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Kettle Moraine Middle stands out with its impressive test scores, where 70-80% of students are proficient or better in core subjects. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.3% and chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%. In contrast, Dousman Elementary has more mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others lag behind. Both schools have favorable student-teacher ratios, with Kettle Moraine Middle at 14.6 and Dousman Elementary at 12.7.

The data suggests the Kettle Moraine School District as a whole is a high-performing district, with both of its Dousman schools earning strong ratings from SchoolDigger. However, the higher spending per student at Dousman Elementary compared to Kettle Moraine Middle does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be driving the schools' performance. The relatively high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools could be an area of concern for the district to address.