Rice Lake Area School District
School District · Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Rice Lake Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rice Lake Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hilltop Elementary
Rice Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Haugen Elementary
Haugen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rice Lake Middle
Rice Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#98 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,081
+$189 vs Wisconsin median
District size
2,177 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Rice Lake Area School District ranks #98 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Rice Lake Area School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hilltop Elementary (8.2/10), Haugen Elementary (8.0/10), and Rice Lake Middle (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rice Lake Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilltop Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Haugen Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Rice Lake Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Tainter Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Rice Lake High | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rice Lake Area School District
Rice Lake Area School District is a Rice Lake, Wisconsin school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $15,081 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Rice Lake Area School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hilltop Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rice Lake Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rice Lake Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rice Lake Area School District with test data.
Schools in Rice Lake Area School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Rice Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 2,177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rice Lake Area School District?
Rice Lake Area 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 Rice Lake Area School District?
The average composite rating for Rice Lake Area School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rice Lake Area School District?
Rice Lake Area School District spends $15,081 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rice Lake Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rice Lake Area School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rice Lake Area School District?
Hilltop Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rice Lake Area School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rice Lake Area School District?
Across schools in Rice Lake Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rice Lake Area School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Rice Lake Area School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
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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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