Serving 20 students in grades 7-8, Island City Research Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Island City Research Academy?
20 students attend Island City Research Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Island City Research Academy students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island City Research Academy?
Island City Research Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Island City Research Academy offer ?
Island City Research Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Island City Research Academy part of?
Island City Research Academy is part of Cumberland School District.
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