Top Rankings
Stevens Point Area Public 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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,991 students in Stevens Point Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Stevens Point Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
6,991 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.52
# American Indian Students
30 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
455 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
630 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
151 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
5,396 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
77%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
313 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
513
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
490
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
465
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
476
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
452
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
463
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
499
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
514
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
527
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
507
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
514
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
535
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
560
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,723 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,054
$16,831
Spending / Student
$19,723
$16,804
Best Stevens Point Area Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bannach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5668
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5668
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2516 School St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 East Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 Clark St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 W 2nd St
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Prais St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Wisconsin Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #99.
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Grades: 10-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Center
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2926 Blaine St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1111.
P J Jacobs Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Grades: 7-9
| 661 students
Rank: #1212.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Grades: 7-9
| 811 students
Rank: #1313.
Plover-whiting Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Hoover Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #1414.
Point Of Discovery School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Grades: 7-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Point 4 The Future
Magnet School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Grades: PK
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Options
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,991 students.
What is the rank of Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District is ranked #219 out of 445 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 Stevens Point Area Public School District?
77% of Stevens Point Area Public School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Stevens Point Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,723 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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