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Port Edwards 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 3 public schools serving 435 students in Port Edwards School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Port Edwards School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
435 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Port Edwards 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.54
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,841 is higher than the state median of $17,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,177 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,841
$17,205
Spending / Student
$18,177
$17,177
Best Port Edwards School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
John Edwards Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
John Edwards High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Edwards School District?
Port Edwards School District manages 3 public schools serving 435 students.
What is the rank of Port Edwards School District?
Port Edwards School District is ranked #367 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 Port Edwards School District?
85% of Port Edwards School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Edwards School District?
Port Edwards School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Port Edwards School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,177 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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