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Rib Mountain Elementary

Q: Is Rib Mountain Elementary a good school?

Rib Mountain Elementary ranks 295 th of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

295^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,044 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Rib Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a strong academic track record, the school consistently outperforms the Wausau School District and the state of Wisconsin in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Rib Mountain Elementary's performance is especially noteworthy across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and special education students. However, the school's results for English Language Learner (ELL) students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have been more variable. The school also faces a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area that requires attention.

Compared to nearby schools, Rib Mountain Elementary outperforms most of its counterparts in the Wausau School District, including Hawthorn Hills Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, and Grant Elementary. However, South Mountain Elementary, located just 1.52 miles away, has consistently outperformed Rib Mountain Elementary in recent years.

194

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,259

Per pupil spending ?

25.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

150801 Robin Lane
Wausau, WI 54401

(715) 261-0220

District: Wausau School District

Students who attend Rib Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	John Muir Middle
High:	West High

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

Asian:

17.5%

Hispanic:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (64% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Wausau School District

✓Above the Wisconsin median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg53%

Wisconsin avg54%

295^th of 1,044

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 14Elementary Schools in the Wausau School District

272^nd of 426Wausau School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	295 of 1044	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	148 of 1061	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	115 of 1067	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	88.4	58 of 1067	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	73.8	232 of 1050	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	54.9	500 of 1037	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.0	363 of 1025	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.5	182 of 1071	83.0%	★★★★☆
2016	89.7	42 of 1075	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	77.4	157 of 1076	85.4%	★★★★☆
2014	79.4	135 of 1061	87.3%	★★★★☆
2013	76.0	176 of 1053	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	80.8	58 of 1045	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	82.6	55 of 1046	94.7%	★★★★★
2010	80.8	87 of 1045	91.7%	★★★★★
2009	81.8	67 of 1030	93.5%	★★★★★
2008	78.9	110 of 1021	89.2%	★★★★☆
2005	74.7	150 of 632	76.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2022	95.1	7 of 248	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	27.8	226 of 275	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	126 of 1001	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	96 of 1011	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	83.1	108 of 1010	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	84.6	94 of 1017	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	68.6	284 of 1004	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	56.7	457 of 1002	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.2	159 of 997	84.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	461 of 870	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.1	282 of 866	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.0	135 of 871	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.7	74 of 859	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	63.8	228 of 847	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	33.7	645 of 874	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.7	558 of 854	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	483 of 1000	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.6	199 of 1012	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	116 of 1011	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.7	39 of 1017	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	78.0	158 of 1003	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	52.3	510 of 1002	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.1	505 of 997	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	106 of 802	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	93.6	17 of 790	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	38.8	441 of 742	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	75.4	145 of 718	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	101 of 727	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	88 of 715	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	88.3	33 of 704	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	77.1	112 of 699	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	69.4	178 of 718	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	63 of 686	90.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2022)97th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)87th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2025)87th percentile+15 vs school

White (2025)80th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)52nd percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies72%+8 vs state

Mathematics66%+12 vs state

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Science56%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

This is a great school with great teachers. My kids love this school and have learned so much since they have been at Rib Mountain. Definitely the best school in Wausau. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rib Mountain Elementary	Public	K-5	150801 Robin Lane	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0220	194	16	12.3	25.8%	142 (73.2%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (4.1%)	34 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	71.2	295^th of 1044 public elementary schools	71.7%		81.1	148^th of 1061 public elementary schools	86.1%	147	60.0	64.0	63.9	61.1	68.0	70.3	72.0	56.0	$14,259	$311	$13,949
South Mountain Elementary	Public	K-5	224700 Bittersweet Rd	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0235	235	20	11.5	20.9%	189 (80.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	31 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	85.5	87^th of 1044 public elementary schools	91.7%		83.9	106^th of 1061 public elementary schools	90.0%	19	78.1	74.4	73.2	71.9	66.7	68.3	97.4	76.9	$14,679	$723	$13,956
G D Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1018 S 12th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0950	492	36	13.5	52.6%	250 (50.8%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.7%)	153 (31.1%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.0%)	24.1	845^th of 1044 public elementary schools	19.1%		22.8	865^th of 1061 public elementary schools	18.5%	20	50.0	26.0	29.2	45.0	30.0	22.9	52.0	36.0	$11,890	$742	$11,148
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	720 S 6th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0965	204	22	9.1	75.0%	70 (34.3%)	12 (5.9%)	35 (17.2%)	64 (31.4%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.8%)	21.3	867^th of 1044 public elementary schools	17.0%		28.4	823^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	22.4%	44	36.6	32.1	25.7	22.0	46.4	34.3	50.0	28.6	$20,631	$1,574	$19,056
John Marshall Elementary	Public	K-5	1918 Lamont St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0060	231	19	11.9	58.9%	129 (55.8%)	14 (6.1%)	24 (10.4%)	42 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.5%)	29.9	811^th of 1044 public elementary schools	22.3%		41.7	712^th of 1061 public elementary schools	32.9%	99	35.0	18.2	47.5	37.5	36.4	52.5	51.5	33.3	$15,288	$905	$14,383
Stettin Elementary	Public	K-5	109 N 56th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0205	327	17	18.8	37.9%	224 (68.5%)	7 (2.1%)	28 (8.6%)	44 (13.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	80.6	151^st of 1044 public elementary schools	85.5%		83	117^th of 1061 public elementary schools	89.0%	34	58.8	73.9	64.3	62.8	83.3	64.3	83.3	78.8	$10,981	$286	$10,695
Grant Elementary	Public	K-5	500 N 4th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0190	189	19	10.1	58.7%	67 (35.4%)	3 (1.6%)	25 (13.2%)	77 (40.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.5%)	59.4	472^nd of 1044 public elementary schools	54.8%		38.3	747^th of 1061 public elementary schools	29.6%	275	57.6	65.5	48.5	64.7	58.1	39.4	71.0	54.8	$16,556	$1,394	$15,162
Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	1509 N 5th St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0000	181	17	10.4	69.1%	88 (48.6%)	5 (2.8%)	19 (10.5%)	51 (28.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.4%)	32.6	787^th of 1044 public elementary schools	24.6%		26.4	841^st of 1061 public elementary schools	20.7%	54	42.9	45.7	33.3	32.1	34.3	23.8	54.3	54.3	$16,355	$1,222	$15,133
Rothschild Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	810 1st St	Rothschild	54474	Marathon County	D C Everest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 359-3186	408	30	13.8	40.9%	276 (67.6%)	9 (2.2%)	20 (4.9%)	74 (18.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.6%)	58.2	486^th of 1044 public elementary schools	53.4%		50.6	623^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	41.3%	137	55.7	42.0	49.2	75.4	65.2	52.5	66.7	52.2	$13,225	$952	$12,273
Hawthorn Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Kickbusch St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0045	227	18	12.5	70.9%	105 (46.3%)	18 (7.9%)	27 (11.9%)	41 (18.1%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.7%)	40.7	718^th of 1044 public elementary schools	31.2%		42.9	698^th of 1061 public elementary schools	34.2%	20	38.2	60.0	21.4	58.8	52.0	17.9	68.0	48.0	$17,049	$1,559	$15,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Rib Mountain Elementary

What schools do graduates of Rib Mountain Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rib Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Muir Middle
High : West High

How many students attend Rib Mountain Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 194 students attended Rib Mountain Elementary.

Is Rib Mountain Elementary a good school?

Rib Mountain Elementary ranks 295^th of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rib Mountain Elementary?

Students at Rib Mountain Elementary are 73% White, 18% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Rib Mountain Elementary in?

Wausau School District

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