Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Nettie E Karcher School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nettie E Karcher School's student population of 600 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nettie E Karcher School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettie E Karcher School is 0.38, 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
#826 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nettie E Karcher School's ranking?
Nettie E Karcher School is ranked #826 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Nettie E Karcher School?
600 students attend Nettie E Karcher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nettie E Karcher School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettie E Karcher School?
Nettie E Karcher School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettie E Karcher School offer ?
Nettie E Karcher School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nettie E Karcher School part of?
Nettie E Karcher School is part of Burlington Area School District.
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