Serving 5 students in grades 4-8, Niikuusra Community 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
29%
6%
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 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average).
How many students attend Niikuusra Community School?
5 students attend Niikuusra Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Niikuusra Community School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niikuusra Community School?
Niikuusra Community School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Niikuusra Community School offer ?
Niikuusra Community School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Niikuusra Community School part of?
Niikuusra Community School is part of Nekoosa School District.
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