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Medford Area Public School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
5
Schools
3,963
Students
$10,949
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
39.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
86.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Medford Area Public School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 3,963 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 86.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,949 is below the national average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Medford ElementaryPK–04589
Stetsonville ElementaryPK–04204
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Medford Middle05–08628
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Medford High09–12692
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rural Virtual AcademyCharterPK–121,850
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,949-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
44%
State
45.1%
Local (property tax)
44.3%
Federal
10.6%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,963
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,949, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Medford Area Public School District?
Medford Area Public School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,963 students.
What is the graduation rate for Medford Area Public School District?
The graduation rate is 86.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Medford Area Public School District spend per student?
Medford Area Public School District spends $10,949 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Medford Area Public School District?
39% of students in Medford Area Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Medford Area Public School District?
Yes — 1 of the 5 schools in Medford Area Public School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Medford Area Public School District serve?
Medford Area Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Medford Area Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Medford Area Public School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.