Serving 20 students in grades 3-5, Creative Minds ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Creative Minds ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Minds's ranking?
Creative Minds is ranked #53 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Creative Minds?
20 students attend Creative Minds.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Creative Minds students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Minds?
Creative Minds has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creative Minds offer ?
Creative Minds offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Creative Minds part of?
Creative Minds is part of Minocqua J1 School District.
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