Serving 26 students in grades 7-12, United Public Montessori (Upm) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend United Public Montessori (Upm)?
26 students attend United Public Montessori (Upm).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of United Public Montessori (Upm) students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Public Montessori (Upm)?
United Public Montessori (Upm) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does United Public Montessori (Upm) offer ?
United Public Montessori (Upm) offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is United Public Montessori (Upm) part of?
United Public Montessori (Upm) is part of Appleton Area School District.
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