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Tomah 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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,013 students in Tomah Area 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 Tomah Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
12 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
3,013 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tomah Area 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 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.52
# American Indian Students
75 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
53 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,515 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
172
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
196
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,632 in this school district is less 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 $13,757 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,632
$16,831
Spending / Student
$13,757
$16,804
Best Tomah Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Camp Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Junction St
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Grades: 2-5
| 67 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Warrens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
La Grange Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Lemonweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Glendale Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Oak Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Tomah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Hollister Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #99.
Tomah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Lincoln Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #1010.
Wyeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Tomah Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Grades: PK-1
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Timber Pups Learning Center
Magnet School
129 W Clifton St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tomah Area School District?
Tomah Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Tomah Area School District?
Tomah Area School District is ranked #331 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tomah Area School District?
83% of Tomah Area School District students are White, 7% 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 Tomah Area School District?
Tomah Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Tomah Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,757 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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