Don Smith Learning Academy (Closed 2021)

400 E Burnett St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
9/
10
Top 20%
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 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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 32% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Don Smith Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#344 out of 1984 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Don Smith Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Don Smith Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
60%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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40-49%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Don Smith Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don Smith Learning Academy's ranking?
Don Smith Learning Academy is ranked #344 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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