Menomonie Area School District

215 Pine Ave E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,244 students in Menomonie Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Menomonie Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,244 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Menomonie Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#185 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
39%
39%
38%
46%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,723
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,436
$17,011

Best Menomonie Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Wakanda Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 South St
Knapp, WI 54749
(715) 665-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Menomonie Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #55.
Downsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N2681 460th St
Downsville, WI 54735
(715) 664-8546
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
River Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #77.
Menomonie High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 969 students
215 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Grades: PK
| 184 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menomonie Area School District?
Menomonie Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,244 students.
What is the rank of Menomonie Area School District?
Menomonie Area School District is ranked #194 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menomonie Area School District?
79% of Menomonie Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menomonie Area School District?
Menomonie Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Menomonie Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,436 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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