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Wisconsin Rapids 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 4,678 students in Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
12 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
4,678 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wisconsin Rapids 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.52
# American Indian Students
48 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
243 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
90 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
3,789 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
81%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
318
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
313
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
308
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
374
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
366
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
359
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,213 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,521 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,213
$16,831
Spending / Student
$16,521
$16,804
Best Wisconsin Rapids School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Woodside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Central Oaks Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6700
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1010.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
Rank: #1111.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Peach St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6721
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6721
Grades: PK
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,678 students.
What is the rank of Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District is ranked #322 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 Wisconsin Rapids School District?
81% of Wisconsin Rapids School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wisconsin Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,521 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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