Excellent
#266 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 13% in state
Minocqua Elementary
Elementary School · Minocqua J1 School District · Minocqua, WI
A Minocqua J1 School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7450 Titus Dr, Minocqua, WI 54548
- Math 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minocqua Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Minocqua Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minocqua), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,784
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Minocqua J1 School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minocqua Elementary is listed in Minocqua J1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minocqua Elementary
Minocqua Elementary is a public elementary school in Minocqua, WI, part of Minocqua J1 School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Minocqua Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minocqua Elementary
What grades does Minocqua Elementary serve?
Minocqua Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Minocqua Elementary?
Minocqua Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minocqua Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Minocqua Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minocqua Elementary rank in WI?
Minocqua Elementary ranks #266 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Minocqua Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Minocqua Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Minocqua Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minocqua Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Minocqua Elementary a charter school?
No, Minocqua Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minocqua Elementary a Title I school?
No, Minocqua Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minocqua Elementary?
35.3% of students at Minocqua Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (715) 356-5206
- Area population (ZIP 54548)
- 5,703
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 55.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54548; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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