Amery School District

543 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001-1522
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Amery School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,397 students in Amery School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Amery School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
1,397 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Amery School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#107 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Amery   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amery   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amery   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Amery   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Amery   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
12 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,265 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
78
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
79
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,535 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,206 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Amery   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Amery   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,535
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Amery   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,206
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Amery   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Amery School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Amery Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
543 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 3-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Lien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
469 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: PK-3
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Amery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amery School District?
Amery School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,397 students.
What is the rank of Amery School District?
Amery School District is ranked #104 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amery School District?
90% of Amery School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amery School District?
Amery School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Amery School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,206 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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