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
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,199 students in Menomonie Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Menomonie Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
3,199 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Menomonie Area 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#222 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

46%
44%
94%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.6%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
9%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
78%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,045 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,892 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$51 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,045
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,892
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Menomonie Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wakanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Menomonie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Downsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
N2681 460th St
Downsville, WI 54735
(715) 664-8546
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
River Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Menomonie High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menomonie Area School District?
Menomonie Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,199 students.
What is the rank of Menomonie Area School District?
Menomonie Area School District is ranked #228 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menomonie Area School District?
78% 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 2% 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 $15,892 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,199 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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