Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mellen Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mellen Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mellen Public School's student population of 254 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mellen Public School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mellen Public School often compared to?
Mellen Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland High School, Butternut High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mellen Public School?
The graduation rate of Mellen Public School is 20%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mellen Public School?
254 students attend Mellen Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mellen Public School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellen Public School?
Mellen Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mellen Public School offer ?
Mellen Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mellen Public School part of?
Mellen Public School is part of Mellen School District.
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