Port Edwards School District

801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 445 students in Port Edwards School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Port Edwards School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
445 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Port Edwards 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#333 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Port Edwards   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Edwards   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.
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Edwards   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.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Port Edwards   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.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Port Edwards   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.52
# American Indian Students
15 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
378 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
85%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
37
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,418 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,769 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Port Edwards   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
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Port Edwards   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
$18,418
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Port Edwards   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
$17,769
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Port Edwards   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 Port Edwards School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
port edwards Educational heuer elementary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
John Edwards Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
John Edwards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Port Edwards School District?
Port Edwards School District manages 3 public schools serving 445 students.
What is the rank of Port Edwards School District?
Port Edwards School District is ranked #335 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Edwards School District?
85% of Port Edwards School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Edwards School District?
Port Edwards School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Port Edwards School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,769 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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