Innovative & Alternative Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)n/a
12%
Black
(17-18)100%
9%
White
(17-18)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
76%
36%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Innovative & Alternative Middle School?
1 students attend Innovative & Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Innovative & Alternative Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Innovative & Alternative Middle School offer ?
Innovative & Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovative & Alternative Middle School part of?
Innovative & Alternative Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovative & Alternative Middle School located?
Innovative & Alternative Middle School is located in the Tenney Lapham neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Tenney Lapham.
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