Top Rankings
De Pere School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,555 students in De Pere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in De Pere School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
6 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
4,555 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
De Pere School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
# American Indian Students
27 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
282 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
63 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
3,818 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
84%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
237 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
217
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
284
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
301
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
291
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
340
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
340
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
394
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
372
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
345
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
359
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,411 in this school district is less 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 $12,344 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,411
$16,831
Spending / Student
$12,344
$16,804
Best De Pere School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susie C Altmayer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3001 Ryan Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-1894
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-1894
Grades: PK-4
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Swan Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1035
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1035
Grades: PK-4
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Foxview Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 S Michigan St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1036
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1036
Grades: 5-6
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
De Pere High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Chicago St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1020
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #55.
Dickinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 S Washington St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1027
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1027
Grades: PK-4
| 580 students
Rank: #66.
De Pere Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Swan Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1024
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1024
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Pere School District?
De Pere School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,555 students.
What is the rank of De Pere School District?
De Pere School District is ranked #46 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Pere School District?
84% of De Pere School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Pere School District?
De Pere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is De Pere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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