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Palmyra-Eagle Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 521 students in Palmyra-Eagle Area 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 Palmyra-Eagle Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
521 Students
806,682 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
58,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmyra-Eagle 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#335 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,651 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,702 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,651
$17,193
Spending / Student
$24,702
$17,165
Best Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 E Main St
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 594-2148
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 594-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palmyra-eagle Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Palmyra-eagle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 521 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is ranked #323 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?
84% of Palmyra-Eagle Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Palmyra-Eagle Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,702 is higher than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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