Top Rankings
North Lakeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 158 students in North Lakeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in North Lakeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
158 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Lakeland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,468 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,354 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,468
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,354
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Lakeland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Lakeland School District?
North Lakeland School District manages 1 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of North Lakeland School District?
North Lakeland School District is ranked #12 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Lakeland School District?
92% of North Lakeland School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Lakeland School District?
North Lakeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is North Lakeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,354 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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