Nekoosa School District

600 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457-1444
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,220 students in Nekoosa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Nekoosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,220 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Nekoosa School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#396 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Nekoosa   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nekoosa   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nekoosa   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Nekoosa   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.51
# American Indian Students
43 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
4 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
993 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
81%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
90
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
74
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,549 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,352 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Nekoosa   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Nekoosa   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,549
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Nekoosa   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,352
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Nekoosa   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Nekoosa School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Grades: PK-3
| 343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,220 students.
What is the rank of Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District is ranked #405 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nekoosa School District?
81% of Nekoosa School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nekoosa School District?
Nekoosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Nekoosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,352 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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