For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 468 students in Athens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Athens School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
468 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
58,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)21-39%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,035. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,096 is less than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,111
$17,035
Spending / Student
$16,096
$17,007
Best Athens School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Athens High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 4 public schools serving 468 students.
What is the rank of Athens School District?
Athens School District is ranked #308 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens School District?
89% of Athens School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens School District?
Athens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,096 is less than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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