Top Rankings
Florence County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 390 students in Florence County 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 Florence County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
390 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Florence County 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.52
# American Indian Students
10 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
4 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
356 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
91%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
26
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,362 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,833 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,362
$16,831
Spending / Student
$22,833
$16,804
Best Florence County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5844 Bill Anderson Dr
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Grades: 7-8
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence County School District?
Florence County School District manages 3 public schools serving 390 students.
What is the rank of Florence County School District?
Florence County School District is ranked #291 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence County School District?
91% of Florence County School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence County School District?
Florence County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Florence County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,833 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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