Top Rankings
Rice Lake Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,177 students in Rice Lake Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Rice Lake Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,177 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rice Lake Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.53
# American Indian Students
12 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
1,876 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
86%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
169
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,348 is higher 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 $15,844 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,348
$17,039
Spending / Student
$15,844
$17,011
Best Rice Lake Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haugen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 5th St W
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Haugen, WI 54841
(715) 234-7341
Grades: PK-4
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8156
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8156
Grades: 5-8
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4998
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4998
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Tainter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Carrie Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8065
Grades: PK-4
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-6671
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice Lake Area School District?
Rice Lake Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,177 students.
What is the rank of Rice Lake Area School District?
Rice Lake Area School District is ranked #169 out of 444 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rice Lake Area School District?
86% of Rice Lake Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice Lake Area School District?
Rice Lake Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Rice Lake Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,844 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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