How do these districts compare?
| Metric | South Milwaukee School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Sparta, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,841 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | South Milwaukee School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,914 | $14,085 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| State Revenue | 52.8% | 59.0% |
| Local Revenue | 34.4% | 27.6% |
South Milwaukee School District
Federal State Local
Sparta Area School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | South Milwaukee School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 73.2% |
| African American | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.8% | 38.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | South Milwaukee School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 296:1 | 232.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 15.1% |
School Types
South Milwaukee School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Sparta Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.