Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sugar Maple Nature School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Maple Nature School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sugar Maple Nature School's student population of 70 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Sugar Maple Nature School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Maple Nature School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Maple Nature School's ranking?
Sugar Maple Nature School is ranked #771 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sugar Maple Nature School?
70 students attend Sugar Maple Nature School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sugar Maple Nature School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Maple Nature School?
Sugar Maple Nature School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Maple Nature School offer ?
Sugar Maple Nature School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Maple Nature School part of?
Sugar Maple Nature School is part of Northern Ozaukee School District.
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