Summit Environmental School

1800 Lakeshore Dr
La Crosse, WI 54603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summit Environmental School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Summit Environmental School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Summit Environmental School's student population of 282 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Summit Environmental School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Environmental School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1153 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
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35-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
73%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Environmental School's ranking?
Summit Environmental School is ranked #1153 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Summit Environmental School?
282 students attend Summit Environmental School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Summit Environmental School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Environmental School?
Summit Environmental School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summit Environmental School offer ?
Summit Environmental School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Environmental School part of?
Summit Environmental School is part of La Crosse School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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