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West De Pere School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,587 students in West De Pere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West De Pere School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
6 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
3,587 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West De Pere School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.52
# American Indian Students
107 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
158 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
203 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
80 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,791 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
78%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
249
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
274
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
285
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,603 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,914
$16,831
Spending / Student
$26,603
$16,804
Best West De Pere School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West De Pere High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
665 Grant St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-5200
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #22.
Hemlock Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Williams Grant Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
Grades: PK-4
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Phantom Knight School Of Opportunity
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Reid St, Ste W
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
West De Pere Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 South Ninth St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1393
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1393
Grades: 5-6
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
West De Pere Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1177 S 9th St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1099
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1099
Grades: 7-8
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Westwood Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
Grades: PK-4
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,587 students.
What is the rank of West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District is ranked #120 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West De Pere School District?
78% of West De Pere School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West De Pere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,603 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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