Rice Lake Area School District

The Rice Lake Area School District consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Rice Lake, Wisconsin area. The district's schools display a mix of high-performing and average-performing results, with some standout academic achievements at the elementary level.

Haugen Elementary is a small school that consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes, with the highest proficiency rates in the district for 4th grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. In contrast, Rice Lake High maintains a strong 95.5% graduation rate and low 1.4% dropout rate, though its high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2% is an area of concern. Across the district, test scores generally exceed state averages, and student-teacher ratios are low, indicating a focus on individualized attention.

However, the district also exhibits disparities, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.09% at Haugen Elementary to 51.56% at Tainter Elementary, suggesting pockets of higher poverty that may require targeted support. Additionally, per-student spending varies significantly, from $12,147 at Rice Lake Middle to $15,471 at Tainter Elementary, an area the district may want to examine to ensure equitable funding across all schools.