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Barron Area School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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100 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
Barron County
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PH: (715) 537-5612
FAX: (715) 637-5161

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  • Grades K-12
  • 1328 students
  • 6 schools

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 WKCE-CRT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Social Studies
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 73% in 2008.

Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 62% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Social Studies
 70% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2008.

Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 70% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 212221

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 202121
Graduating class of 2005 202120
Graduating class of 2004 202120

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 212221
Graduating class of 2005 202221
Graduating class of 2004 202221

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 222221

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 222221
Graduating class of 2005 212221
Graduating class of 2004 212221
1Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200640%
Graduating class of 200539%
Graduating class of 200445%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent results for students in grade 12 who took the ACT as juniors or seniors.
  • Because of changes in state enrollment collections in 2004-2005, participation rates for the graduating class of 2005 should be interpreted with caution.

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%77%
Black, not Hispanic7%11%
Hispanic2%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,129$9,903
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration15%13%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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