For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 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 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
2,186 Schools
# Students
252 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.54
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
88%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,409 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,480 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,725 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$15,218 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,409
$19,507
Spending / Student
$20,480
$18,878
Best Mellen School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mellen School District?
Mellen School District manages 1 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Mellen School District?
88% of Mellen School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mellen School District?
Mellen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $20,480 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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