For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 573 students in Alma Center 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 Alma Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
573 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alma Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#281 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,328 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 $16,052 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,328
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,052
$17,011
Best Alma Center School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Pearl St
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 573 students.
What is the rank of Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District is ranked #290 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 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 Alma Center School District?
83% of Alma Center School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Alma Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,052 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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