Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School's student population of 89 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wausau Area Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is ranked #1110 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
89 students attend Wausau Area Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wausau Area Montessori Charter School offer ?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wausau Area Montessori Charter School part of?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is part of Wausau School District.
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