Top Rankings
Manitowoc School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,762 students in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
11 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
4,762 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
377 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Manitowoc 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 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
# American Indian Students
34 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
437 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
749 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
13%
# Black Students
206 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
2,990 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
63%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
345 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
275
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
311
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
359
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
344
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
305
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
328
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
405
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
348
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
370
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
412
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,512 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,191
$16,747
Spending / Student
$14,512
$16,719
Best Manitowoc School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2502 S 14th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: PK
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,762 students.
What is the rank of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District is ranked #377 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc School District?
63% of Manitowoc School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Manitowoc School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,512 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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