Top Rankings
Mequon-Thiensville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,570 students in Mequon-Thiensville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District are Oriole Lane Elementary School, Donges Bay Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mequon-Thiensville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,570 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mequon-Thiensville School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 450 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
240 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
229 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
223 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
2,667 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
75%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
196
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
223
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
247
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
320
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,950 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 $18,289 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,950
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,289
$17,011
Best Mequon-Thiensville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Donges Bay Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 N Buntrock Ave
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Homestead High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Mequon-Thiensville School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,570 students.
What is the rank of Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Mequon-Thiensville School District is ranked #15 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
75% of Mequon-Thiensville School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Mequon-Thiensville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mequon-Thiensville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,289 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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