For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,226 students in Nekoosa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Nekoosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority 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
1,226 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Nekoosa 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#382 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
43 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,027 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
84%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
88
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,463 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,262 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,463
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,262
$17,011
Best Nekoosa School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Grades: PK-3
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,226 students.
What is the rank of Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District is ranked #409 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Nekoosa School District?
84% of Nekoosa School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Nekoosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,262 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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