Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shapiro Stem Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The Jacob Shapiro Brain Based Instruction Laboratory School serves the northeast part of Oshkosh, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shapiro Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shapiro Stem Academy's student population of 204 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Shapiro Stem Academy 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 Shapiro Stem Academy is 0.49, 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
#1243 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
70%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shapiro Stem Academy's ranking?
Shapiro Stem Academy is ranked #1243 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shapiro Stem Academy often compared to?
Shapiro Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Traeger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Shapiro Stem Academy?
204 students attend Shapiro Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Shapiro Stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shapiro Stem Academy?
Shapiro Stem Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shapiro Stem Academy offer ?
Shapiro Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shapiro Stem Academy part of?
Shapiro Stem Academy is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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