Serving 63 students in grades 6-8, Innovations Stem Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Innovations Stem Academy's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovations Stem Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovations Stem Academy is 0.23, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovations Stem Academy's ranking?
Innovations Stem Academy is ranked #152 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Innovations Stem Academy?
63 students attend Innovations Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Innovations Stem Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Stem Academy?
Innovations Stem Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovations Stem Academy offer ?
Innovations Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovations Stem Academy part of?
Innovations Stem Academy is part of Sparta Area School District.
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