Glenwood City School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on Glenwood City School District

The Glenwood City School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across three schools: an elementary, a middle, and a high school. It is a modest-sized district located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, drawing from several small communities including Glenwood City, Wilson, Woodville, Boyceville, and Knapp. Home values in the district are below both the state and national median, making it a relatively affordable area for families.

Academically, the district's performance on state assessments is mixed across grades and subjects. In elementary and middle school math and English language arts, proficiency rates vary widely, with some grades showing stronger results than others. Overall, however, when looking across all tested subjects and grades, the district's proficiency index places it in the bottom quarter among St. Croix County's five districts. This is a clear soft spot. A parent evaluating the district should look into this further with the school to understand how the district supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks and what the trajectory looks like in the upper grades. Science and social studies results are similarly variable, but the overall pattern is one of performance that lags behind neighboring districts.

The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Asian, Hispanic, black, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners were not available. Chronic absenteeism, a measure of students missing a substantial number of school days, sits slightly above the midpoint among county districts, meaning it is somewhat higher than the typical rate in the area.

Spending per pupil is on the lower end of the range for St. Croix County, which may be relevant to families concerned about resource levels. In October 2024, voters approved an operational referendum that allows the district to exceed Wisconsin's revenue limit for a set number of years, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The district had faced a budget deficit and stated that without the referendum, significant cuts to educational programs and staff would have been necessary. This measure has direct implications for both the stability of programming through the end of the decade and for property taxes in the communities the district serves.

The community context shows a district that is primarily rural and small-town in character. Housing is more attainable here than in many parts of the state or nation. The broader economic context at the time of this profile shows a national unemployment rate that is moderate and mortgage rates that have been fluctuating.

Some important information is not available in the data provided. There is no reported graduation rate, so readers cannot assess how many students finish high school. Information on course access, such as Advanced Placement, dual-credit, or career and technical education pathways, is absent. Data on discipline and staffing are also missing. Families interested in those details would need to contact the district directly.

The Glenwood City School District is a place where housing is more affordable than the average, and where the schools serve a fairly homogeneous population in a rural setting. The academic results are below those of nearby districts, and the recent referendum indicates that the district has been under financial pressure. For a family that values a small, community-oriented school system and is comfortable with a more modest academic profile relative to the county, this district may be a fit. For those prioritizing high proficiency rates or a wide array of advanced coursework options, it would be important to investigate what is actually offered and how the district is working to improve outcomes.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

653

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 3%

Black 1%

White 91%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

20%

59%

Gr 4

27%

54%

Gr 5

31%

54%

Gr 6

50%

43%

Gr 7

42%

61%

Gr 8

45%

58%

Math

Gr 3

28%

67%

Gr 4

36%

46%

Gr 5

26%

Gr 6

45%

64%

Gr 7

32%

59%

Gr 8

60%

69%

Science

Gr 4

32%

54%

Gr 8

50%

58%

Social studies

Gr 4

55%

69%

Gr 8

65%

source_specific:read

Gr 3

32%

59%

Gr 4

32%

54%

Gr 5

38%

61%

Gr 6

55%

57%

Gr 7

42%

65%

Gr 8

60%

69%

source_specific:wri

Gr 3

16%

56%

Gr 4

32%

54%

Gr 5

23%

43%

Gr 6

45%

39%

Gr 7

37%

61%

Gr 8

35%

58%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Glenwood City Elementary

Glenwood City High

Glenwood City Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

20%

Grade 5

56%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

37%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

52%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

60%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$315,680

Year-over-year change+9.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$283K to $393K

vs. state typical0.95x

vs. national typical0.86x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
54013	Glenwood City	$319K	+9.6%	77.5%
54734	Boyceville	$283K	+11.1%	13.2%
54749	Knapp	$299K	+3.5%	5.1%
54027	Wilson	$393K	+10.1%	3.2%
54028	Woodville	$338K	+2.4%	1.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,593/mo

Home price / national median income3.8x

Comparison

State typical home value$333,909 (+5.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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