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Tomah Area Montessori School vs. La Grange Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Tomah Area Montessori School
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
La Grange Elementary School
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Tomah Area Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tomah Area Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Grange Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
63 students
406 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tomah Area Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Grange Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tomah Area Montessori School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Grange Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tomah Area Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Grange Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tomah Area Montessori School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tomah Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Grange Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tomah Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#308 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
#886 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tomah Area Montessori School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Grange Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in WI)
45-49%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tomah Area Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Grange Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 5% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tomah Area Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Grange Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tomah Area Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Grange Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tomah Area Montessori School by grade.
This chart displays the students of La Grange Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
9
35
Kindergarten Students
12
54
Grade 1 Students
9
64
Grade 2 Students
9
68
Grade 3 Students
8
57
Grade 4 Students
6
60
Grade 5 Students
7
68
Grade 6 Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Grange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Grange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tomah Area Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Grange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tomah Area Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Grange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tomah Area Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Grange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tomah Area Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Grange Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tomah Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tomah Area Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Grange Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tomah Area Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Grange Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tomah Area Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Grange Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tomah Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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