Holmen’s public schools outscore 70% of Wisconsin districts
On the state reading tests, 46% of Holmen’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Holmen, 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.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Holmen’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1331 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Holmen’s, its schools beat 82%, higher than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,640 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Holmen Middle, then Holmen High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Acton Midwest (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.
What’s behind Holmen’s grade
B+: better than 70% of Wisconsin school districts, #139 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Holmen, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Holmen
Holmen Middle
Grades 6–8 · 868 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Holmen
Holmen Middle
Grades 6–8 · 868 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Holmen
Holmen Middle
Grades 6–8 · 868 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Holmen
Holmen High
Grades 9–12 · 1,242 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Holmen
Holmen High
Grades 9–12 · 1,242 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Holmen
Holmen High
Grades 9–12 · 1,242 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Holmen
Holmen High
Grades 9–12 · 1,242 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Holmen’s public schools are run by Holmen School District, which also serves Holland and Onalaska. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Holmen vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Holmen’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Holmen | B+ | Holmen |
| Onalaska | B+ | Holmen |
| Holland | B+ | Holmen |
| Onalaska (city) | B+ | Onalaska |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Holmen with Holmen, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Holmen
8 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).
Questions about Holmen’s schools
Are Holmen’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Holmen children attend outscore 70% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #139 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Holmen in?
Holmen School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,787 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Holmen kids go to high school?
Holmen High, with 1,242 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Holmen’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Holmen School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Holmen spend per student?
$14,640 in Holmen School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Holmen?
Yes: Acton Midwest (nonsectarian, grades 1–5, 9 students).
Parents talk
What Holmen families are saying about school.
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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.