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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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,650 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
3,650 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West De Pere School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 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
0.41
0.53
# American Indian Students
101 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
168 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
255 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
74 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,788 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
76%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
261 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
203
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
226
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
276
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
292
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,639 in this school district is less 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 $26,144 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,639
$17,039
Spending / Student
$26,144
$17,011
Best West De Pere School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West De Pere High 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
| 1,078 students
Rank: #22.
Hemlock Creek Elementary 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
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
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
West De Pere Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Ninth St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1901
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1901
Grades: 5-6
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
West De Pere Middle 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
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary 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
| 651 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,650 students.
What is the rank of West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District is ranked #121 out of 444 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?
76% of West De Pere School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 $26,144 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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