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Manitowoc School District


At a glance
373rdof 426 Wisconsin districts▲ 18
Better than 12% of Wisconsin districts
2902 Lindbergh Dr
Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 12.4% of districts
11
Schools
4,452
Students
Top rankedRiverview Elementary496th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Riverview Elementary up 124 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Riverview Elementary 8.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Manitowoc School District consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district is located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a city with a population of around 33,000 people.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong performance. Riverview Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 52-75% of students proficient or better in various subjects. It also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio. Similarly, Wilson Middle outperforms the district and state on test scores, with 43-63% of students proficient or better. In contrast, the district as a whole struggles academically, with most schools performing below the state averages on standardized tests.

The data also reveals significant disparities in performance and resources between the schools in the Manitowoc School District. While some schools like Riverview Elementary and Wilson Middle are performing relatively well, others like Jefferson Elementary and Madison Elementary are struggling academically. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch and chronic absenteeism across the district suggest that many students are facing significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting their educational outcomes, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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