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Phelps 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 2 public schools serving 92 students in Phelps School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Phelps School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black 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
2 Schools
2,218 Schools
# Students
92 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phelps 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#432 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,315 is higher than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,511 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,315
$17,045
Spending / Student
$36,511
$17,018
Best Phelps School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phelps High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phelps School District?
Phelps School District manages 2 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Phelps School District?
Phelps School District is ranked #426 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. 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 Phelps School District?
94% of Phelps School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phelps School District?
Phelps School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Phelps School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,511 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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