Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(608) 269-3151
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School serves 24 students in grades 9-12.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School's student population of 24 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 24 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #636 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 83% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sparta Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is Sparta High Point School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sparta Meadowview Intermediate (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sparta Sparta Charter Prekindergarten Charter School Grades: PK | 170 students
0.0 miles
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151 0 PK 170 - Sparta Sparta High Point School Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 48 students10
0.0 miles
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151 0 7-12 48 - Sparta Sparta Meadowview Intermediate Math: 38% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 454 students10
0.5 miles
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481 0.5 4-5 454 - Sparta Sparta Meadowview Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 505 students10
0.5 miles
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497 0.5 6-8 505 - Sparta Lakeview Montessori School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 171 students10
0.6 miles
711 Pine St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468 0.6 PK-6 171
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