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Mellen School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 254 students in Mellen School District.
Public School in Mellen School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
2,219 Schools
# Students
254 Students
813,838 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
58,946 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#390 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,110 is higher than the state median of $17,042. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,303 is higher than the state median of $17,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,110
$17,042
Spending / Student
$17,303
$17,014
Best Mellen School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellen Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mellen School District?
Mellen School District manages 1 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Mellen School District?
89% of Mellen School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mellen School District?
Mellen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mellen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,303 is higher than the state median of $17,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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