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Prentice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 328 students in Prentice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Prentice School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% 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).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
328 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prentice School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,899 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,494 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,899
$17,189
Spending / Student
$19,494
$17,161
Best Prentice School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prentice Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2812
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2812
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Prentice Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Gr: 5-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Prentice High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Town St
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Prentice, WI 54556
(715) 428-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prentice School District?
Prentice School District manages 3 public schools serving 328 students.
What is the rank of Prentice School District?
Prentice School District is ranked #255 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prentice School District?
89% of Prentice School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prentice School District?
Prentice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Prentice School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,494 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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