For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 578 students in Spencer School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Spencer School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
578 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spencer 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,478 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,687 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,478
$17,038
Spending / Student
$22,687
$17,011
Best Spencer School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Spencer Junior High/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spencer School District?
Spencer School District manages 2 public schools serving 578 students.
What is the rank of Spencer School District?
Spencer School District is ranked #199 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer School District?
90% of Spencer School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer School District?
Spencer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Spencer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,687 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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