Top Rankings
Menasha Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,121 students in Menasha Joint 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 Menasha Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
3,121 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menasha Joint 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 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,104 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,356 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$64 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,104
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,356
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Menasha Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clovis Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
974 9th St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1950
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Banta Bilingual Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 Sixth St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1880
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1880
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Menasha High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 7th St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1800
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Butte Des Morts Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Tayco St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1900
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Gegan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 W Airport Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1360
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Midway Rd
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1600
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Valley Virtual School
Charter School
100 Main Street
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1421
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1421
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menasha Joint School District?
Menasha Joint School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,121 students.
What is the rank of Menasha Joint School District?
Menasha Joint School District is ranked #341 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menasha Joint School District?
54% of Menasha Joint School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menasha Joint School District?
Menasha Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Menasha Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,356 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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