Top Rankings
New Berlin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,334 students in New Berlin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in New Berlin School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
4,334 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Berlin School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
77%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,546 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,507
$17,189
Spending / Student
$13,546
$17,161
Best New Berlin School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4225 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6550
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle/high
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2015 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6500
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
New Berlin West Middle/high
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Berlin School District?
New Berlin School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,334 students.
What is the rank of New Berlin School District?
New Berlin School District is ranked #35 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Berlin School District?
77% of New Berlin School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Berlin School District?
New Berlin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is New Berlin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,546 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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