Top Rankings
Gillett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 572 students in Gillett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Gillett School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
572 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gillett School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#119 out of 450 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
82%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,420 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,334 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,420
$17,039
Spending / Student
$15,334
$17,011
Best Gillett School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Gillett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Gillett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gillett School District?
Gillett School District manages 3 public schools serving 572 students.
What is the rank of Gillett School District?
Gillett School District is ranked #114 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gillett School District?
82% of Gillett School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gillett School District?
Gillett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Gillett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,334 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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