Wisconsin Rapids School District
School District · Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#243 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,912
+$20 vs Wisconsin median
District size
4,637 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
About Wisconsin Rapids School District
Wisconsin Rapids School District is a Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,637 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $14,912 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Wisconsin Rapids School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Howe Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Wisconsin Rapids School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District with test data.
Schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 4,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 338
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wisconsin Rapids School District?
The average composite rating for Wisconsin Rapids School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District spends $14,912 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin Rapids School District is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Howe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wisconsin Rapids School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Across schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wisconsin Rapids School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Rapids School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 12 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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