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Don Smith Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Don Smith Learning Academy?

The graduation rate of Don Smith Learning Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.

Q: How many students attend Don Smith Learning Academy?

62 students attend Don Smith Learning Academy.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Don Smith Learning Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Don Smith Learning Academy?

Don Smith Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

Q: What grades does Don Smith Learning Academy offer ?

Don Smith Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

Q: What school district is Don Smith Learning Academy part of?

Don Smith Learning Academy is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.

400 E Burnett St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916

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Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Don Smith Learning Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Don Smith Learning Academy
11	8
12	54

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Total Students

62 students

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Total Students Trends (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy
2025	62
2021	62
2020	61
2019	65
2018	72
2017	60
2016	63
2015	53
2014	54
2013	55
2012	64
2011	66
2010	83

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy
2025	4
2021	4
2020	5
2019	5
2018	5
2017	4
2016	5
2014	6
2013	6
2012	5
2011	7
2010	7

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (WI)

(20-21)

<50%

38%

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Math Proficiency Comparison (2010-2021)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2021	50%	38%	36%
2019	50%	43%	42%
2018	20%	44%	44%
2017	20%	43%	45%
2016	20%	43%	47%
2015	20%	44%	45%
2014	50%	49%	53%
2013	50%	48%	54%
2012	50%	49%	53%
2011	50%	77%	81%
2010	20%	77%	79%

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(20-21)

<50%

39%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison (2010-2021)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2021	50%	39%	32%
2019	50%	41%	40%
2018	20%	43%	44%
2017	20%	45%	45%
2016	20%	44%	45%
2015	20%	52%	51%
2014	50%	37%	33%
2013	50%	37%	36%
2012	50%	36%	34%
2011	50%	83%	82%
2010	49%	82%	82%

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(20-21)

<50%

44%

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	16:1	13:1
2021	16:1	13:1	15:1
2020	12:1	14:1	15:1
2019	13:1	14:1	15:1
2018	14:1	14:1	16:1
2017	15:1	14:1	16:1
2016	13:1	14:1	16:1
2014	9:1	15:1	15:1
2013	9:1	15:1	15:1
2012	13:1	15:1	15:1
2011	9:1	15:1	15:1
2010	12:1	15:1	15:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (2014-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	3%	1%
2021	3%	1%
2020	2%	1%	1%
2019	3%	1%	1%
2018	2%	1%
2017	3%	1%
2016	5%	1%
2015	2%	1%
2014	2%	1%

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Hispanic

31%

14%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	31%	14%
2021	31%	13%	20%
2020	21%	13%	19%
2019	18%	13%	19%
2018	22%	12%	18%
2017	12%	12%	18%
2016	16%	11%	17%
2015	26%	11%	17%
2014	13%	11%	15%
2013	11%	10%	14%
2012	6%	10%	13%
2011	6%	9%	13%
2010	7%	8%	12%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	1%	9%
2021	1%	9%	2%
2020	2%	9%	2%
2019	5%	9%	2%
2018	4%	9%	3%
2017	3%	9%	3%
2016	6%	10%	2%
2015	2%	9%	1%
2014	4%	10%	2%
2013	5%	10%	2%
2012	11%	10%	2%
2010	3%	10%	2%

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White

60%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	60%	66%
2021	60%	68%	73%
2020	70%	69%	74%
2019	71%	69%	74%
2018	68%	70%	76%
2017	75%	70%	76%
2016	67%	71%	78%
2015	68%	72%	79%
2014	78%	72%	80%
2013	80%	73%	81%
2012	83%	74%	82%
2011	91%	74%	83%
2010	90%	76%	84%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	5%	6%
2021	5%	5%	4%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	3%	4%	3%
2018	4%	4%	3%
2017	7%	4%	3%
2016	6%	3%	2%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	3%	2%	2%
2013	2%	2%	2%
2011	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

40%

34%

0.55

0.54

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Diversity Score Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	0.55	0.54
2021	0.55	0.51	0.44
2020	0.47	0.50	0.42
2019	0.46	0.50	0.42
2018	0.49	0.49	0.39
2017	0.42	0.49	0.39
2016	0.52	0.48	0.37
2015	0.47	0.46	0.36
2014	0.38	0.46	0.34
2013	0.35	0.45	0.32
2012	0.30	0.44	0.31
2011	0.17	0.44	0.30
2010	0.19	0.41	0.29

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(20-21)

40-49%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison (2011-2021)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2021	44%	87%	85%
2020	24%	89%	87%
2019	44%	88%	87%
2018	44%	88%	85%
2017	24%	87%	84%
2016	24%	86%	83%
2015	30%	87%	88%
2014	49%	87%	92%
2013	44%	87%	86%
2012	69%	87%	93%
2011	74%	86%	94%

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(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted

46.8%

18.8%

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

61%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	61%	36%
2021	61%	38%	41%
2020	59%	35%	38%
2019	55%	35%	38%
2018	61%	32%	40%
2017	58%	33%	40%
2016	70%	34%	42%
2015	70%	36%	43%
2014	70%	36%	43%
2013	62%	35%	42%
2012	47%	35%	37%
2011	55%	33%	38%
2010	57%	30%	32%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison (2010-2025)
Year	Don Smith Learning Academy	Wisconsin	Beaver Dam Unified School District
2025	10%	4%
2021	10%	5%	10%
2020	8%	5%	9%
2019	5%	5%	9%
2018	4%	5%	7%
2017	7%	4%	7%
2016	13%	6%	8%
2015	11%	5%	7%
2014	6%	6%	7%
2013	5%	6%	7%
2012	2%	6%	7%
2011	5%	6%	8%
2010	7%	7%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Beaver Dam Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Don Smith Learning Academy?

The graduation rate of Don Smith Learning Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.

How many students attend Don Smith Learning Academy?

62 students attend Don Smith Learning Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Don Smith Learning Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Don Smith Learning Academy?

Don Smith Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

What grades does Don Smith Learning Academy offer ?

Don Smith Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Don Smith Learning Academy part of?

Don Smith Learning Academy is part of Beaver Dam Unified School District.

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