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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,705 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 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
6 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,705 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ripon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2002–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,569
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,171
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ripon Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Murray Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ripon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Ripon Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4638
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-1550
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Odyssey Academy Of Virtual Learning
Charter School
1120 Metomen St
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4625
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ripon Area School District?
Ripon Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,705 students.
What is the rank of Ripon Area School District?
Ripon Area School District is ranked #70 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 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?
82% of Ripon Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $15,171 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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