Serving 337 students in grades 6-12, Spencer Junior High/high 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer Junior High/high's student population of 337 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Rocket
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Spencer Junior High/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Junior High/high 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 is Spencer Junior High/high's ranking?
Spencer Junior High/high is ranked #1195 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spencer Junior High/high?
The graduation rate of Spencer Junior High/high is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Spencer Junior High/high?
337 students attend Spencer Junior High/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Spencer Junior High/high students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Junior High/high?
Spencer Junior High/high has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spencer Junior High/high offer ?
Spencer Junior High/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spencer Junior High/high part of?
Spencer Junior High/high is part of Spencer School District.
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