Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mellen Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Attendance Zone: Mellen Public School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Mellen, WI, encompassing approximately 202 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mellen Public School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mellen Public School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mellen Public School often compared to?
Mellen Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland High School, Butternut High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mellen Public School?
The graduation rate of Mellen Public School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Mellen Public School?
252 students attend Mellen Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mellen Public School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mellen Public School?
Mellen Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mellen Public School offer ?
Mellen Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mellen Public School part of?
Mellen Public School is part of Mellen School District.
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