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Best Schools in Rib Lake, WI
Rib Lake, WI has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,353 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Rib Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rib Lake, WI
The top high schools in Rib Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rib Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rib Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
3. Medford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rib Lake, WI
The top middle schools in Rib Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rib Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rib Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
2. Medford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 628 Students
3. Prairie River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rib Lake, WI
The top elementary schools in Rib Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rib Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rib Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
2. Medford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 589 Students
3. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 229 Students
4. Kate Goodrich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rib Lake, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rib Lake, WI has a total population of 1,822 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rib Lake, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rib Lake, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rib Lake, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rib Lake, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rib Lake, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rib Lake, WI
How many schools are in Rib Lake, WI?
Rib Lake, WI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,353 students in total.
How do schools in Rib Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Rib Lake score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Rib Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rib Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Rib Lake
3 of 3 schools in Rib Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Rib Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.