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Stevens Point Area Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,848 students in Stevens Point Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Stevens Point Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
6,848 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
451 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stevens Point Area Public 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,389 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,134 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,389
$17,189
Spending / Student
$20,134
$17,161
Best Stevens Point Area Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bannach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 345-5668
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 345-5668
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 East Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Mcdill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2516 School St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 W 2nd St
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Prais St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2926 Blaine St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Wisconsin Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Gr: PK-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
P J Jacobs Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Gr: 7-9 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Gr: 7-9 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Gr: 10-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Plover-whiting Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Hoover Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Point Of Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Gr: PK | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,848 students.
What is the rank of Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District is ranked #226 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
76% of Stevens Point Area Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Stevens Point Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,134 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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