Manitowoc School District

2902 Lindbergh Dr
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1657
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,641 students in Manitowoc School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Manitowoc School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
4,641 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Manitowoc School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 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 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#371 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Manitowoc   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manitowoc   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.
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manitowoc   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.
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manitowoc   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.
80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Manitowoc   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.53
# American Indian Students
21 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
452 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
836 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
200 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
2,749 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
59%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
377 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
246
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
273
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
310
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
290
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
373
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
345
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
329
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
414
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
383
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,890 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Manitowoc   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
$69 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Manitowoc   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
$15,587
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Manitowoc   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
$14,890
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Manitowoc   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 Manitowoc School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2502 S 14th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: PK
| 246 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,641 students.
What is the rank of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District is ranked #371 out of 444 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc School District?
59% of Manitowoc School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Manitowoc School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,890 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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