Top Rankings
Turtle Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 462 students in Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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
462 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Turtle Lake 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.52
# American Indian Students
11 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
71,909 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
398 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
25 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
25
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,732 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,981 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,732
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,981
$16,804
Best Turtle Lake School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laker Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Turtle Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Turtle Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turtle Lake School District?
Turtle Lake School District manages 4 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Turtle Lake School District?
Turtle Lake School District is ranked #198 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Lake School District?
86% of Turtle Lake School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turtle Lake School District?
Turtle Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Turtle Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,981 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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