Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, La Casa De Esperanza Charter School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School's student population of 225 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School 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 La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is 0.53, which is more 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
#1804 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
65%
14%
Black
20%
9%
White
12%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School's ranking?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is ranked #1804 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
225 students attend La Casa De Esperanza Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of La Casa De Esperanza Charter School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Casa De Esperanza Charter School?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Casa De Esperanza Charter School offer ?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School part of?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is part of La CASA De Esperanza Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is La Casa De Esperanza Charter School located?
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School is located in the Hickory Grove neighborhood of Waukesha, WI.
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