Janesville

Janesville is a city-based school district in Rock County, Wisconsin, serving 9,345 students across 23 schools. The district experienced a 2.2 percent enrollment decline from the prior year, with 759 teachers providing a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

Academic performance measures fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 48.0 percent compared to the state average of 55.1 percent. Reading proficiency is 49.3 percent against a state average of 53.0 percent. The graduation rate of 93.0 percent is 2.3 percentage points below the state average of 95.3 percent. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 22.5 percent.

The district serves a student population with significant needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 53.7 percent of enrollment, students with disabilities represent 15.7 percent, and English learners account for 7.2 percent. Racial demographics show 66.8 percent White, 17.1 percent Hispanic, 5.6 percent Black, and 1.7 percent Asian students.

The district's total budget is $147.0 million with per-pupil spending of $8,291, below the state average of $8,868. Revenue sources are distributed as 53.9 percent state, 35.3 percent local, and 10.8 percent federal funding. This funding structure reflects moderate local tax base support combined with state and federal contributions.