Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Friess Lake School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
174 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
1%
14%

Black
1%
9%

White
95%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Friess Lake School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Friess Lake School?
174 students attend Friess Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Friess Lake School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friess Lake School?
Friess Lake School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friess Lake School offer ?
Friess Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Friess Lake School part of?
Friess Lake School is part of Friess Lake School District.
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