Central Oaks Academy

311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Central Oaks Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Oaks Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Central Oaks Academy's student population of 116 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Oaks Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Oaks Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1120 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
39%
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40-49%
38%
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40-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Oaks Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
91%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Oaks Academy's ranking?
Central Oaks Academy is ranked #1120 out of 1,991 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Central Oaks Academy?
116 students attend Central Oaks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Oaks Academy students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Oaks Academy?
Central Oaks Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Oaks Academy offer ?
Central Oaks Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Oaks Academy part of?
Central Oaks Academy is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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