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Northwood 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Northwood 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 Northwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
298 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwood 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#408 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
85%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,738 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,483 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,738
$17,039
Spending / Student
$21,483
$17,011
Best Northwood School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood School District?
Northwood School District manages 3 public schools serving 298 students.
What is the rank of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is ranked #426 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. 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 Northwood School District?
85% of Northwood School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood School District?
Northwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Northwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,483 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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