Algoma School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 715 students in Algoma School District. Algoma School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Algoma School District are Algoma High School and Algoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Algoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Algoma School District |
| School District Website | http://www.algomawolves.org |
| School District Phone Number | (920) 487-7001 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WI) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,292 Schools |
| # of Students | 715 Students | 861,320 Students |
| # of Teachers | 51 Teachers | 58,112 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Algoma 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #205 out of 440 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 10,618 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 34,176 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 46 Students | 103,416 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 8 Students | 78,920 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 639 Students | 600,979 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 666 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 14 Students | 32,546 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 41 | 55,156 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 43 | 56,859 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 47 | 57,565 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 56 | 58,395 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 47 | 60,849 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 58 | 61,973 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 51 | 62,798 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 47 | 61,625 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 49 | 61,657 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 52 | 62,439 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 41 | 65,975 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 63 | 64,369 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 59 | 64,586 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 61 | 67,074 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,320. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WI) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $13 MM |
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| Spending | $13 MM | $13 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,934 | $15,320 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,548 | $15,270 |
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Algoma School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Algoma High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%1715 Division StRank:6/Top 50%10
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Grades: 7-12 | 325 students
- Rank: #22.Algoma Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%514 Fremont StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Grades: PK-6 | 390 students
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