West De Pere School District

400 Reid St, Ste W
De Pere, WI 54115
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West De Pere School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,561 students in West De Pere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West De Pere School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
3,561 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

West De Pere School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#162 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West De Pere   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West De Pere   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.
44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West De Pere   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.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West De Pere   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.51
# American Indian Students
123 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
150 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
76 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,778 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
78%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
201
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
242
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
256
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
268
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
266
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,030 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 $26,797 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of West De Pere   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
$95 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of West De Pere   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
$16,030
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West De Pere   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
$26,797
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in West De Pere   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 West De Pere School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West De Pere High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
665 Grant St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #22.
Hemlock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Williams Grant Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
Grades: PK-4
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
West De Pere Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1177 S 9th St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1099
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Westwood Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
Grades: PK-4
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Phantom Knight School Of Opportunity
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Reid St, Ste W
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 South Ninth St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1393
Grades: 5-6
| 541 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,561 students.
What is the rank of West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District is ranked #155 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West De Pere School District?
78% of West De Pere School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is West De Pere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,797 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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