Ripon Area School District

1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,795 students in Ripon Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Ripon Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,795 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Ripon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#65 out of 443 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ripon Area   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ripon Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ripon Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ripon Area   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
16 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,545 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
86%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
95
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
115
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ripon Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Ripon Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,291
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ripon Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,645
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ripon Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ripon Area School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Grades: 3-5
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
651 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Murray Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Grades: 3-5
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Ripon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Ripon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Tiger Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barlow Park Charter School
Charter School
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Grades: PK-2
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journey
Charter School
100 Ringstad Dr
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Grades: K-2
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Odyssey Of Virtual Learning
Charter School
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ripon Area School District?
Ripon Area School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,795 students.
What is the rank of Ripon Area School District?
Ripon Area School District is ranked #67 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ripon Area School District?
86% of Ripon Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ripon Area School District?
Ripon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Ripon Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,795 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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