For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 587 students in Alma Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Alma Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
587 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Alma Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
476 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
81%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
46
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,915 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,670 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,915
$16,831
Spending / Student
$15,670
$16,804
Best Alma Center School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Pearl St
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 587 students.
What is the rank of Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District is ranked #289 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alma Center School District?
81% of Alma Center School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Alma Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,670 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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