Gibraltar Area School District

3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gibraltar Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 532 students in Gibraltar Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Gibraltar Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
532 Students
806,682 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
58,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gibraltar Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#69 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
40%
52%
38%
40-44%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
18.9%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,585 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,774 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,585
$17,193
Spending / Student
$24,774
$17,165

Best Gibraltar Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibraltar Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Gibraltar Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Gibraltar High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gibraltar Area School District?
Gibraltar Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 532 students.
What is the rank of Gibraltar Area School District?
Gibraltar Area School District is ranked #68 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gibraltar Area School District?
85% of Gibraltar Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gibraltar Area School District?
Gibraltar Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Gibraltar Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,774 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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