Menomonee Falls School District

W156n8480 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-3140
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,914 students in Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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
3,914 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Menomonee Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#135 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Menomonee Falls   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menomonee Falls   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.
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menomonee Falls   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.
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Menomonee Falls   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.
≥99%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Menomonee Falls   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.52
# American Indian Students
15 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
323 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
316 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
2,742 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
70%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
308 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
230
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
255
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
305
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
329
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
321
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,893 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 $14,606 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Menomonee Falls   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
$57 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Menomonee Falls   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
$15,893
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Menomonee Falls   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
$14,606
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Menomonee Falls   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 Menomonee Falls School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N81w14701 Franklin Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8470
Grades: PK-2
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Shady Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W172n8959 Shady Ln
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8480
Grades: PK-2
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W153n8681 Margaret Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8484
Grades: 3-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W180n8130 Town Hall Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 250-2620
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Menomonee Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
N80 W14350 Titan Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #66.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N88 W16801 Main St
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menomonee Falls School District?
Menomonee Falls School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,914 students.
What is the rank of Menomonee Falls School District?
Menomonee Falls School District is ranked #134 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menomonee Falls School District?
70% of Menomonee Falls School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menomonee Falls School District?
Menomonee Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Menomonee Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,606 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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