Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Leaf Prep Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Leaf Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Leaf Prep Academy's student population of 155 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Leaf Prep Academy 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 New Leaf Prep Academy is 0.14, 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
#1120 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Leaf Prep Academy's ranking?
New Leaf Prep Academy is ranked #1120 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend New Leaf Prep Academy?
155 students attend New Leaf Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Leaf Prep Academy students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Leaf Prep Academy?
New Leaf Prep Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Leaf Prep Academy offer ?
New Leaf Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Leaf Prep Academy part of?
New Leaf Prep Academy is part of New Leaf Prep Academy Inc. School District.
School Reviews
5 1/23/2023
We are so thankful for this school! Without them, we would be continuing to homeschool. This school allows my kids to be exactly who they are and gives them the freedom to decide what they want to learn. This school is the gold standard of education!
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