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Fond du Lac School District


At a glance
263rdof 426 Wisconsin districts▲ 33
Better than 38% of Wisconsin districts
72 W 9th St
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4956
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 38.3% of districts
15
Schools
6,457
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedLakeshore Elementary13th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Theisen Middle up 134 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Chegwin Elementary 9.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Fond du Lac School District in Wisconsin serves over 7,000 students across 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Lakeshore Elementary and Theisen Middle consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

At the elementary level, Lakeshore Elementary stands out with its exceptional test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, some schools like Parkside Elementary and Chegwin Elementary struggle with lower proficiency rates, which may be linked to their higher rates of students from low-income families. At the middle school level, Theisen Middle and Sabish Middle are the top performers, with high proficiency rates across multiple subjects.

The district's two high schools, Fond du Lac High and Fond du Lac STEM Academy, both have impressive graduation rates around 91%, slightly above the state average. The STEM Academy, in particular, stands out for its strong performance in STEM-related subjects. Overall, the Fond du Lac School District faces challenges in addressing disparities in academic achievement, but it also has several high-performing schools that can serve as models for the rest of the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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