Dodgeland School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on Dodgeland School District

The Dodgeland School District serves a rural stretch of southeastern Wisconsin, drawing students from the small communities of Juneau, Reeseville, and surrounding farm country. The district runs a single PK-12 campus, with elementary, middle, and high school wings sharing one site. That setup gives the district a small-school feel, where students move through the same building from kindergarten through graduation and staff likely know most families by name.

Enrollment is modest, with a little over seven hundred students. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population that makes up a noticeable minority. Race and ethnicity data for other groups shows very small numbers. Information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, as well as data on students with disabilities and English learners, was not available in the records we reviewed. The district's websites mention that the single-campus model includes a 4K program.

The housing market in the district's coverage area is affordable relative to national norms. Home values and rents are below the state median, and the estimated mortgage payment is lower than the typical rent, which tilts the math toward owning rather than renting. The communities are small enough that a family moving here is likely looking for quiet, lower-cost living with a short commute to agricultural or manufacturing jobs in the wider Dodge County area.

On state assessment data, the picture is mixed and calls for a close look. In math, the district's results sit below the county median, placing it in the bottom quartile among Dodge County's eight districts. Proficiency rates across grades three through eight range from just under half to just over three-fifths, with some grades closer to the lower end. In English language arts, the numbers are softer. Several grade levels show proficiency below half, and one grade came in at a low point that a family would want to discuss directly with the school to understand what support is in place. Science results for fourth grade come in around the middle of the pack, but eighth-grade science is lower. Social studies is a relative bright spot, with fourth grade showing a solid share of students at proficiency, though eighth grade drops off.

The district also reports a chronic absenteeism rate that is higher than all other districts in the county, a soft spot worth noting. Graduation rate data was not available in the records, so it is unclear how the high school performs on that measure.

Per-pupil spending is in the upper range among county districts, which tracks with a small rural district that has to support a full PK-12 program with a relatively small tax base. An operational referendum is scheduled for a vote in April 2026. If it passes, the district would be allowed to exceed its state-imposed revenue limit for several years. If it fails, the district has signaled possible budget reductions. This is a live issue for any family considering a move into the district, as it will directly affect what programs and staffing the district can maintain.

Facility upgrades completed in 2022, funded by a voter-approved referendum, added a STEAM addition, collaboration spaces at the middle and high school level, and new playgrounds for the youngest students. This means the physical learning spaces have been recently refreshed, a genuine upside.

The Dodgeland School District fits a family looking for a small, tight-knit rural school with newer facilities and lower housing costs. The academic picture, particularly in English language arts, and the elevated chronic absenteeism rate are areas where a prospective parent would want to ask detailed questions about intervention strategies and school culture before enrolling.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

713

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 2%

White 82%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

14%

31%

Gr 4

61%

50%

Gr 5

19%

71%

Gr 6

48%

57%

Gr 7

55%

43%

Gr 8

48%

44%

Math

Gr 3

38%

63%

Gr 4

54%

71%

Gr 5

42%

57%

Gr 6

52%

70%

Gr 7

60%

52%

Gr 8

48%

67%

Science

Gr 4

46%

57%

Gr 8

36%

39%

Social studies

Gr 4

61%

93%

Gr 8

48%

44%

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Gr 3

17%

31%

Gr 4

57%

Gr 5

35%

67%

Gr 6

57%

52%

Gr 7

60%

48%

Gr 8

48%

50%

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Gr 3

21%

38%

Gr 4

50%

Gr 5

19%

71%

Gr 6

48%

61%

Gr 7

45%

38%

Gr 8

40%

44%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dodgeland High

Dodgeland Elementary

Dodgeland Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

49%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

71%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$329,811

Year-over-year change+9.7%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$275K to $335K

vs. state typical0.99x

vs. national typical0.90x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
53039	Juneau	$335K	+10.5%	63.8%
53579	Reeseville	$318K	+8.0%	18.1%
53098	Watertown	$330K	+8.2%	8.9%
53916	Beaver Dam	$292K	+6.5%	2.8%
53032	Horicon	$275K	+9.0%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,205/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,175 to $1,303/mo

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
53098	Watertown	$1,175	—	8.9%
53916	Beaver Dam	$1,303	—	2.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,664/mo

Home price / national median income3.9x

Annual rent / national median income17.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$459/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,909 (+5.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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