Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nuestro Mundo 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nuestro Mundo serves the eastern part of Madison, WI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 2.7 miles, and the furthest edge is located 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nuestro Mundo's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nuestro Mundo 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 Nuestro Mundo is 0.52, 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
#1381 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
64%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Nuestro Mundo's ranking?
Nuestro Mundo is ranked #1381 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Nuestro Mundo?
311 students attend Nuestro Mundo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Nuestro Mundo students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nuestro Mundo?
Nuestro Mundo has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nuestro Mundo offer ?
Nuestro Mundo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nuestro Mundo part of?
Nuestro Mundo is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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