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6.4 avg / 10

Onalaska School District

School District · Onalaska, Wisconsin

Students: 2,970
Teachers (FTE): 213
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,887

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Wisconsin rank

#224 of 379

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Wisconsin avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,887

$1,005 vs Wisconsin median

District size

2,970 students

Much larger than Wisconsin median

About Onalaska School District

Onalaska School District is a Onalaska, Wisconsin school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,970 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $13,887 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Onalaska School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pertzsch Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Onalaska School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Onalaska School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.3%
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ELA Proficiency 52.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Onalaska School District with test data.

District Details

City
Onalaska
Total Enrollment
2,970
Teachers (FTE)
213
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Onalaska School District?

Onalaska School District has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Onalaska School District?

The average composite rating for Onalaska School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Onalaska School District?

Onalaska School District spends $13,887 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Onalaska School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Onalaska School District is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Onalaska School District?

Pertzsch Elementary is the highest-rated school in Onalaska School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Onalaska School District?

Across schools in Onalaska School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Onalaska School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?

Onalaska School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
58.3%
ELA Proficiency
52.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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