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Gresham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Gresham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Gresham School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
287 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gresham 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
#391 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.54
% American Indian
25%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
45%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,429 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,568 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,429
$17,189
Spending / Student
$23,568
$17,161
Best Gresham School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Gresham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gresham School District?
Gresham School District manages 2 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Gresham School District?
Gresham School District is ranked #390 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham School District?
45% of Gresham School District students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gresham School District?
Gresham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Gresham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,568 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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