Wisconsin Rapids School District
School District · Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Wisconsin Rapids School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wisconsin Rapids School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Grant Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Howe Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grove Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#329 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,912
+$20 vs Wisconsin median
District size
4,637 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Wisconsin Rapids School District ranks #329 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Wisconsin Rapids School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grant Elementary (7.4/10), Howe Elementary (7.3/10), and Grove Elementary (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wisconsin Rapids School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wisconsin Rapids School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Howe Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Grove Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Mead Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | River Cities High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodside Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln High | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $14,912 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Wisconsin Rapids School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grant Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Wisconsin Rapids School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 4,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 338
- District spending per student
- $14,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Wisconsin Rapids School District's district-level spending was $14,912 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Grant Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wisconsin Rapids School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
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 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. 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 5.8/10 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 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.7%
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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