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Best Schools in Spencer, WI
Spencer, WI has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,983 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Spencer exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spencer, WI
The top high schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Junior High/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 360 Students
2. Marshfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1242 Students
3. Mosinee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mosinee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students
4. Colby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
5. Loyal High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loyal School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer, WI
The top middle schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Mosinee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mosinee School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 687 Students
3. Loyal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loyal School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
4. Colby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 217 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, WI
The top elementary schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nasonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
2. Spencer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Mosinee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mosinee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 650 Students
4. Loyal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loyal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
5. Colby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spencer, WI has a total population of 3,722 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spencer, 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 Spencer, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer, 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 Spencer, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spencer, WI
How many schools are in Spencer, WI?
Spencer, WI has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,983 students in total.
How do schools in Spencer perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Spencer score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Spencer exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spencer?
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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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Spencer
2 of 2 schools in Spencer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Spencer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.