For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 577 students in Iola-Scandinavia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Iola-Scandinavia School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
577 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iola-Scandinavia 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.2%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 1994–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
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 $21,475 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,026 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,475
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,026
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Iola-Scandinavia School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iola-scandinavia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Division St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Iola-scandinavia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Jackson St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iola-Scandinavia School District?
Iola-Scandinavia School District manages 2 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of Iola-Scandinavia School District?
Iola-Scandinavia School District is ranked #355 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Iola-Scandinavia School District?
93% of Iola-Scandinavia School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iola-Scandinavia School District?
Iola-Scandinavia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Iola-Scandinavia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,026 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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