Serving 896 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Iforward 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 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iforward's student population of 896 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Iforward 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 Iforward is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iforward's ranking?
Iforward is ranked #1783 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Iforward often compared to?
Iforwardis often viewed alongside schools like Chippewa Falls Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iforward?
The graduation rate of Iforward is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Iforward?
896 students attend Iforward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Iforward students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% 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 Iforward?
Iforward has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iforward offer ?
Iforward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iforward part of?
Iforward is part of Grantsburg School District.
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