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New Berlin School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
6
Schools
4,256
Students
$14,985
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
14.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
97.7%
Graduation Rate
+11.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

New Berlin School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 4,256 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,985 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elmwood ElementaryPK–06570
Orchard Lane ElementaryPK–06464
Poplar Creek ElementaryPK–06476
Ronald Reagan ElementaryPK–06670
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eisenhower Middle/High07–121,029
New Berlin West Middle/High07–121,047
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,985Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
68%
State
25.5%
Local (property tax)
68.1%
Federal
6.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,256
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.7%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.7% graduation rate — 11.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Berlin School District?
New Berlin School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,256 students.
What is the graduation rate for New Berlin School District?
The graduation rate is 97.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does New Berlin School District spend per student?
New Berlin School District spends $14,985 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in New Berlin School District?
14% of students in New Berlin School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in New Berlin School District?
No, New Berlin School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does New Berlin School District serve?
New Berlin School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for New Berlin School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in New Berlin School District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.