Manawa School District

800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949-8664
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 580 students in Manawa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Manawa School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
580 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Manawa 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#388 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Manawa   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manawa   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manawa   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Manawa   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
3 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
523 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
90%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
34
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
25
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,526 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,112 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Manawa   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Manawa   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,526
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Manawa   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,112
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Manawa   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Manawa School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manawa Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Little Wolf High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Manawa Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manawa School District?
Manawa School District manages 3 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Manawa School District?
Manawa School District is ranked #385 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manawa School District?
90% of Manawa School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manawa School District?
Manawa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Manawa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,112 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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