School District of Baraboo

Dear Baraboo Families,

The School District of Baraboo is so much more than a number or a rating. Every day, our students, staff, and families demonstrate work ethic, resilience, and pride that can’t be captured by a single score. Still, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) report cards offer valuable insight into how we are growing as a district — and this year’s results clearly show that we are moving in the right direction.

This year, the School District of Baraboo earned an overall score of 67.1, placing us in the “Meets Expectations” category under the state’s new 2024–25 accountability standards. Our district score has now increased for three consecutive years — the first time in our history — and every single school saw growth in its overall rating from last year.

This steady, district-wide improvement reflects the incredible work of our teachers and staff, the perseverance of our students, and the strong partnership of our families. Together, we are creating a culture of high expectations, meaningful growth, and belonging for all learners.
Below are highlights from each of our schools:

Al Behrman Elementary (ABE)
Al Behrman Elementary earned an overall score of 85.1, placing it in the “Significantly Exceeds Expectations” category — the highest rating on the DPI scale. ABE’s student growth was among the top 6% of elementary schools in the state, performing as well as or better than 94% of K–5 schools statewide. This historic accomplishment reflects the powerful combination of dedicated staff, hardworking students, and family support that defines ABE.

Gordon L. Willson Elementary (GLW)
Gordon L. Willson Elementary earned an overall score of 75.1, placing it in the “Exceeds Expectations” category. GLW demonstrated strong student growth (74.6) and achievement above state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The GLW team continues to model consistency, engagement, and a high standard for student success.

East Elementary
East Elementary earned an overall score of 63.9, maintaining its “Meets Expectations” rating and continuing an upward trend from the past two years. Both English Language Arts and Math Growth increased from last year, and the school’s attendance rate (94.2%) remains above the state average and a point of pride. East’s dedicated staff and students continue to move learning in a positive direction.

North Freedom Elementary (NF)
North Freedom Elementary earned an overall score of 63.5, also within the “Meets Expectations” range. The school showed improvement in both Math Achievement and Growth while maintaining an excellent attendance rate of 94.8%. The North Freedom community’s close collaboration and commitment to student success are clearly evident in this year’s results.

Jack Young Middle School (JYMS)
Jack Young Middle School earned an overall score of 59.3, reflecting a 2.6-point increase from last year. The middle school improved in both English Language Arts and Math Achievement, signaling positive academic momentum and a strong focus on foundational learning. The staff’s continued work around curriculum alignment and student engagement is helping drive growth in the right direction.

Baraboo High School (BHS)
Baraboo High School earned an overall score of 69.0, maintaining its “Meets Expectations” rating. This marks the largest one-year increase in school history since the creation of DPI report cards, with a 12.5-point gain since 2022–23. The high school also saw a 7.6-point increase in ELA growth and achievement above the state average — a reflection of strong instructional focus, student effort, and meaningful support systems.

Looking Ahead
While these results are worth celebrating, they are also a reminder of what’s possible when a community works together toward shared goals. Our goal remains to be the premier district in the state of Wisconsin — a place where every student is known, challenged, and supported. The growth reflected in these report cards shows that we are well on our way.
Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for your continued support of public education in Baraboo. Together, we are building something extraordinary for our students and our community.

https://apps6.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards?SelectedSchoolYear=2025&SelectedDistrict=009326&SelectedPublicSchool=