Serving 29 students in grades 3-5, Fond Du Lac Stem Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
73%
67%
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
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
29 students attend Fond Du Lac Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fond Du Lac Stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fond Du Lac Stem Academy?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fond Du Lac Stem Academy offer ?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy part of?
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy is part of Fond Du Lac School District.
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