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Wausaukee School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Wausaukee, Amberg, Wagner, Wausaukee, Silver Cliff and Athelstane, and parts of Middle Inlet.

Students
385
Schools
3
Spent per student
$17,349
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
The gist

What stands out about Wausaukee School District

  • School Grade D: better than 5% of Michigan districts
  • Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
  • Spends 5% more per student than the WI average
  • 12 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Quinnesec.

K–4Woodland Elementary SchoolBreitung Township Schools
5–8Kingsford Middle SchoolBreitung Township Schools
9–12Kingsford High SchoolBreitung Township Schools

Test scores vs. WI

2020–21
Math proficiency17%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$17,349 per student · 5% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 40%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 56%State 28%Federal 16%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
372’20
368’21
382’22
381’23
385’24

Up 3.5% since 2020.

Students
White 93%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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