Serving 43 students in grades 6-12, Northern Waters Environmental School 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Waters Environmental School's student population of 43 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Rankings
Northern Waters Environmental School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Waters Environmental School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1555 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
White
79%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)2.3%
27.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Waters Environmental School's ranking?
Northern Waters Environmental School is ranked #1555 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northern Waters Environmental School?
43 students attend Northern Waters Environmental School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Northern Waters Environmental School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Waters Environmental School?
Northern Waters Environmental School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Waters Environmental School offer ?
Northern Waters Environmental School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northern Waters Environmental School part of?
Northern Waters Environmental School is part of Hayward Community School District.
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