Lake Superior Intermediate (Closed 2020)

1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 315 students in grades 3-5, Lake Superior Intermediate 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
35%
43%
(18-19)
33%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
28%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Lake Superior Intermediate?
315 students attend Lake Superior Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lake Superior Intermediate students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Superior Intermediate?
Lake Superior Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Superior Intermediate offer ?
Lake Superior Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lake Superior Intermediate part of?
Lake Superior Intermediate is part of Ashland School District.

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