Top Rankings
Turtle Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 445 students in Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
445 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Turtle Lake 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.54
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,447 is higher 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 $17,629 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,447
$17,189
Spending / Student
$17,629
$17,161
Best Turtle Lake School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Turtle Lake Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Lake High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turtle Lake School District?
Turtle Lake School District manages 4 public schools serving 445 students.
What is the rank of Turtle Lake School District?
Turtle Lake School District is ranked #263 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Lake School District?
86% of Turtle Lake School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turtle Lake School District?
Turtle Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Turtle Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,629 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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