Best High Schools in Athens, WI

Athens, WI has 7 high schools with 3,833 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Athens score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Athens don't meet expectations.

1. Marathon High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marathon City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students

2. West High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wausau School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1446 Students

3. Athens High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students

4. Merrill High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students

5. Medford High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

6. Colby High

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colby School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students

7. Edgar High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Edgar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

Best Middle Schools in Athens, WI

Athens, WI has 6 middle schools with 2,645 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Athens score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Athens meet expectations.

1. Edgar Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edgar School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students

2. John Muir Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wausau School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students

3. Medford Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students

4. Prairie River Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students

5. Athens Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Athens School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students

6. Colby Middle

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 217 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Athens, WI

Athens, WI has 10 elementary schools with 2,821 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Athens score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Athens meet expectations.

1. Marathon Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marathon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students

2. Kate Goodrich Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students

3. Edgar Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edgar School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

4. Medford Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 589 Students

5. Athens Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students

6. Maine Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wausau School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students

7. Colby Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

8. Abbotsford Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Abbotsford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

9. Trinity Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students

10. St Anthony De Pauda Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Anthony De Pauda Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, WI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Athens, WI has a total population of 2,604 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Athens, WI

9,299

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, WI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

733 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, WI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fenwood, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Stetsonville, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Marathon, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Marathon City, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations