For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 749 students in Ladysmith School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Schools in Ladysmith School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
749 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ladysmith School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,514 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,390 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,514
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,390
$17,011
Best Ladysmith School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Ladysmith Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Ladysmith High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ladysmith School District?
Ladysmith School District manages 3 public schools serving 749 students.
What is the rank of Ladysmith School District?
Ladysmith School District is ranked #276 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ladysmith School District?
88% of Ladysmith School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ladysmith School District?
Ladysmith School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Ladysmith School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,390 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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