Summary:
The city of Spencer, Wisconsin is home to two schools - Spencer Junior High/High and Spencer Elementary, both part of the Spencer School District. These schools serve grades 6-12 and PK-5, respectively, and demonstrate a strong focus on academic achievement.
Spencer Junior High/High has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 324th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023 to 158th out of 431 in 2024-2025. The school boasts a 91.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, along with test scores that outperform the district and state averages in several subject areas. Spencer Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state in key subjects like Math and Social Studies.
Both schools have similar per-student spending, around $13,900, which is in line with the state average, and favorable student-teacher ratios of 14.2 and 9.1, respectively. However, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, 37.09% and 35.68%, may suggest a need for additional support services and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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