Top Rankings
Northwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 313 students in Northwood 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 Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
313 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northwood 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#408 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
71,909 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
270 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
86%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
20
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,840 is higher 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 $20,454 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,840
$16,831
Spending / Student
$20,454
$16,804
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 4-8
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High/middle
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 4 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #422 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood School District?
86% of Northwood School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Northwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,454 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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