Top Rankings
Minocqua J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 580 students in Minocqua J1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Minocqua J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
580 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minocqua J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.53
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
86%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,924 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,697 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,924
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,697
$17,011
Best Minocqua J1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Minds
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: 3-5
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: n/an/a
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minocqua J1 School District?
Minocqua J1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Minocqua J1 School District?
Minocqua J1 School District is ranked #157 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minocqua J1 School District?
86% of Minocqua J1 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minocqua J1 School District?
Minocqua J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Minocqua J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,697 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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