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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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,726 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
4,726 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Manitowoc 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 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
# American Indian Students
22 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
443 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
830 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
198 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
2,872 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
61%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
359 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
255
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
290
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
341
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
309
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
330
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
376
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
407
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,307 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,623 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,307
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,623
$16,804
Best Manitowoc School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2502 S 14th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,484 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview Early Learning Center
Magnet School
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: PK
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,726 students.
What is the rank of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District is ranked #372 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: 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?
61% of Manitowoc School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 $14,623 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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