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Schools in Gibson · Mishicot School District

Gibson’s public schools outscore 72% of Wisconsin districts

Reading proficiency in Gibson’s districts is 46%, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gibson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
46%
▲ 8 pts vs WI 38%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 4 pts vs WI 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs WI 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.7K
▲ 2% vs WI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.0
WI 13.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
945 students on the public path
In brief

Gibson’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1338 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gibson’s, its schools beat 84%, higher than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 46% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,747 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Mishicot Middle, then Mishicot High. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Lakeside Mennonite School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gibson’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Wisconsin school districts we grade (441)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Wisconsin towns with similar household incomes (1338)Better than 84%
Towns in Manitowoc County (18)Better than 72%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 463 test results and a graduating class of 72 could put Gibson anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Gibson’s students in the tested grades sat them (463 in math, 463 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gibson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Schultz Elementaryin MishicotB
6–8Mishicot Middlein MishicotA
9–12Mishicot Highin MishicotB

Gibson’s public schools are run by Mishicot School District, which also serves Francis Creek, Kossuth, Mishicot and Mishicot and others. Parts of Gibson (7% of its land) are served by Denmark instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Mishicot School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 945 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 15.0 per teacher (WI 13.6)
$16,747WI $16,459 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 38.1% · 463 students tested
Math43%
State average 38.7% · 463 students tested

Gibson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Gibson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GibsonB+Mishicot
Mishicot—Mishicot
CooperstownBDenmark
Franklin—Kewaunee PK–12 · Denmark PK–12

Every school in Gibson

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Gibsonin other towns
Schultz Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mishicot
B
455 students16:1Rate it →
Mishicot Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mishicot
A
216 students15:1Rate it →
Mishicot High
High · Grades 9–12 · Mishicot
B
274 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Lakeside Mennonite School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Mishicot
Private · Religious
32 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Gibson’s schools

Are Gibson’s schools good?

By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Gibson children attend outscore 72% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Gibson in?

Mishicot School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 945 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Gibson are served by Denmark.

Where do Gibson kids go to high school?

Mishicot High in Mishicot, with 274 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Gibson’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Mishicot School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.

How much does Gibson spend per student?

$16,747 in Mishicot School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Gibson?

Yes: Lakeside Mennonite School (religious, grades 1–8, 32 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.