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Athens School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 417 students in Athens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Athens School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
417 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)21-39%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.6%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
88%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,758 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,520 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,758
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,520
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Athens School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Athens High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 4 public schools serving 417 students.
What is the rank of Athens School District?
Athens School District is ranked #306 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens School District?
88% of Athens School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens School District?
Athens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,520 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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