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West De Pere School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,624 students in West De Pere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in West De Pere School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
3,624 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West De Pere School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.4%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
77%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,209 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$15,725 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$15,218 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,462
$19,507
Spending / Student
$15,209
$18,878
Best West De Pere School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemlock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Williams Grant Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
West De Pere High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
665 Grant St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-5200
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 338-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Phantom Knight School Of Opportunity
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Reid St, Ste W
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
West De Pere Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Ninth St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1901
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1901
Gr: 5-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
West De Pere Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1177 S 9th St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1099
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1099
Gr: 7-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Westwood Dr
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1087
Gr: PK-4 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,624 students.
What is the rank of West De Pere School District?
West De Pere School District is ranked #111 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West De Pere School District?
77% of West De Pere School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% 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 $15,209 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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