Innovative And 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 (2025)
- 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 12 teachers has grown by 500% 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
12 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 And Alternative Middle School?
1 students attend Innovative And Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Innovative And Alternative Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Innovative And Alternative Middle School offer ?
Innovative And Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovative And Alternative Middle School part of?
Innovative And Alternative Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Innovative And Alternative Middle School located?
Innovative And 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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