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Bruce School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 388 students in Bruce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Bruce School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
388 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bruce School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#217 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.54
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
93%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,245 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,928 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,245
$17,189
Spending / Student
$19,928
$17,161
Best Bruce School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bruce High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bruce School District?
Bruce School District manages 3 public schools serving 388 students.
What is the rank of Bruce School District?
Bruce School District is ranked #209 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bruce School District?
93% of Bruce School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bruce School District?
Bruce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Bruce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,928 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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