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Crandon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 803 students in Crandon 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 Crandon School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
803 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crandon 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.2%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
% American Indian
29%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
54%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,720 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,583 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,725 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$15,218 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,720
$19,507
Spending / Student
$19,583
$18,878
Best Crandon School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crandon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Crandon Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Crandon High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crandon School District?
Crandon School District manages 3 public schools serving 803 students.
What is the rank of Crandon School District?
Crandon School District is ranked #415 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crandon School District?
54% of Crandon School District students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crandon School District?
Crandon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Crandon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,583 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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