Serving 20 students in grades 7-8, Island City Research Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Island City Research Academy?
20 students attend Island City Research Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Island City Research Academy students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island City Research Academy?
Island City Research Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Island City Research Academy offer ?
Island City Research Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Island City Research Academy part of?
Island City Research Academy is part of Cumberland School District.
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