West De Pere School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on West De Pere School District

West De Pere School District serves roughly 3,700 students across six schools—two elementary buildings, an intermediate school, a middle school, a high school, and an alternative program called Phantom Knight School of Opportunity. The district runs from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Brown County, on the western edge of the Fox River city of De Pere and into the surrounding towns of Hobart and Howard. Housing values in the district's core zip codes are at levels that tend to support a predominantly middle-income tax base, though the district has not reported free or reduced-price lunch data, so the extent of socioeconomic diversity is not clear from what is available.

On state assessments, West De Pere places above the midpoint among Brown County's districts in overall proficiency. Students show their strongest early marks in third- and fourth-grade literacy and math, with proficiency rates that are broadly higher than what many districts in the county post. Performance tapers slightly in middle school, particularly in seventh-grade English language arts and sixth-grade math, where proficiency rates are lower than in earlier grades. Science scores at fourth and eighth grade sit in a middle tier, while social studies results are comparatively higher in both grades tested. The pattern is one of solid elementary foundations with some softening in the middle years—something a family with a middle schooler might want to ask the school about directly. Participation rates on every test are near full.

The chronic absenteeism rate, which the state reports, falls in the top quartile among the county's districts, meaning fewer students are missing school frequently compared with peers elsewhere. That is a supportive sign for school climate and consistency of instruction. The district's per-pupil current spending lands in the upper half of the middle range among county districts; it is not the highest or lowest spender, but it is above the county median.

The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, or Asian, and smaller shares of Black and Native American students. Information on special education identification and English learner population was not made available, so the scope of supports in those areas is not possible to assess from the data provided. The district has no charter or magnet status and no Title I designation reported.

West De Pere High School feeds from the two elementary schools and the intermediate and middle schools in the system, making for a well-articulated progression through the grades. The alternative program, Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, offers a separate pathway, which could matter for families whose children need a nontraditional setting. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives that were publicly reported and had lasting impact; the district appears to have been operating without high-profile disruptions or restructuring in the period searched.

For a parent or resident weighing this district, the academic picture is one of steady proficiency that sits comfortably above the county average but does not reach the top tier. The early elementary numbers are a clear strength. The middle school years, where performance dips in both math and reading, are worth a conversation with the school to understand the approach there. The strong attendance record and the per-pupil spending that matches or slightly exceeds county norms suggest a system that is adequately resourced and running smoothly. The absence of free-lunch and special-population data means that a full picture of who the district serves and how supports are allocated remains incomplete.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,655

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 7%

Black 2%

White 76%

Asian 5%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

53%

80%

Gr 4

32%

81%

Gr 5

43%

71%

Gr 6

35%

71%

Gr 7

44%

59%

Gr 8

40%

73%

Math

Gr 3

67%

82%

Gr 4

45%

81%

Gr 5

40%

66%

Gr 6

25%

70%

Gr 7

54%

69%

Gr 8

47%

76%

Science

Gr 4

32%

77%

Gr 8

45%

65%

Social studies

Gr 4

45%

86%

Gr 8

43%

79%

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Gr 3

51%

77%

Gr 4

36%

80%

Gr 5

46%

74%

Gr 6

34%

73%

Gr 7

44%

53%

Gr 8

38%

68%

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Gr 3

49%

80%

Gr 4

42%

79%

Gr 5

41%

64%

Gr 6

37%

67%

Gr 7

46%

66%

Gr 8

45%

76%

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

West De Pere Middle

West De Pere High

Westwood Elementary

Hemlock Creek Elementary

Phantom Knight School of Opportunity

West De Pere Intermediate School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

74%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

71%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

74%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

68%

Grade 4

61%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

77%

Grade 4

72%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$426,911

Year-over-year change+5.5%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$295K to $474K

vs. state typical1.28x

vs. national typical1.16x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
54115	De Pere	$421K	+5.6%	86.0%
54155	Hobart	$474K	+4.9%	11.4%
54313	Howard	$414K	+5.9%	2.5%
54304	Green Bay	$295K	+6.8%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,565/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,499 to $1,567/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
54115	De Pere	$1,567	—	86.0%
54313	Howard	$1,499	—	2.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,154/mo

Home price / national median income5.1x

Annual rent / national median income22.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$589/mo

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)

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