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Wisconsin Rapids School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,578 students in Wisconsin Rapids School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
12 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
4,578 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wisconsin Rapids 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% White
79%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,874 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,283 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$111 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,874
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,283
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Wisconsin Rapids School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,578 students.
What is the rank of Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District is ranked #316 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
79% of Wisconsin Rapids School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wisconsin Rapids School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,283 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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