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Waterford Graded J1 School District


At a glance
112thof 426 Wisconsin districts▼ 18
Better than 73% of Wisconsin districts
Elementary 3Middle 1Grades PK, KG-8
819 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185-4073
·(262) 514-8250·All Wisconsin district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 73.7% of districts
4
Schools
1,473
Students
Top rankedFox River Middle90th of 628 Wisconsin middle schools
Biggest riser
Woodfield Elementary up 48 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Waterford Graded J1 School District in Wisconsin operates 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

The standout school in the district is Fox River Middle School, which ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, with over 65% of students proficient or better in core subjects, and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. Another high-performing school is Woodfield Elementary, which also ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools and has particularly strong math scores, with over 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better.

While the schools in the district generally outperform the state average on the Forward Exam, there is some variation in performance, especially among the elementary schools. The district also faces challenges with a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% across all schools, which may be an area for improvement. Additionally, the significant differences in free/reduced lunch rates among the elementary schools suggest the district serves a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, underscoring the importance of ensuring equitable resources and support for all students.

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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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