Norway J7 School District

The Norway J7 School District in Wisconsin consists of one school: Drought Elementary in Franksville, WI. Classified as an elementary school, it serves grades PK–8, covering both elementary and middle grades, with 109 students enrolled. The area summary lists 1 elementary, 0 middle, 0 high, and 0 alternative schools. The district ranks 42nd of 432 districts in Wisconsin — the 90th percentile — with a 5-star rating.

Drought Elementary is the district's only school and its clear standout, with a sharply upward ranking trajectory: 423rd of 1,061 schools in 2023–24 (60th percentile, 3 stars), 287th of 1,044 in 2024–25 (73rd percentile, 4 stars), and 152nd of 1,039 in 2025–26 (85th percentile, 4 stars). English language arts is the most consistent strength — every reported ELA grade in both years beat the state average, and in 2025–26 gaps ranged from +11.34 points in 7th grade to +32.55 points in 6th grade. Math was above state in every reported 2025–26 grade; in 2024–25 only 4th grade fell below (50.00% vs. 53.96%), then improved to 60.00% vs. 52.87%. Social studies stands out: 4th grade reached 93.33% vs. 65.51% statewide in 2025–26, and 8th grade reached 90.91% vs. 62.51% in 2024–25. Science is more uneven, with 8th grade at 72.73% vs. 50.04% statewide in 2024–25, while 4th grade sat at the state average in 2025–26 (53.33% vs. 53.46%) and slightly below it in 2024–25 (50.00% vs. 50.83%).

For families, the practical context matters. With 109 students across PK–8, grade sizes average roughly 10–11 students, so one student can move a grade-level percentage noticeably and year-to-year comparisons should be read with that in mind. Attendance and dropout indicators are favorable: chronic absenteeism was 10.9% versus 17.3% statewide, and the reported dropout rate was 0.0% versus 1.1% statewide. The student-teacher ratio is 10.7, per-student spending is $14,298, and 18.35% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.