Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Norris 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% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norris Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Norris Academy's student population of 14 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norris 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 Norris Academy is 0.65, 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
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
43%
9%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norris Academy's ranking?
Norris Academy is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Norris Academy often compared to?
Norris Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mukwonago High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norris Academy?
The graduation rate of Norris Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norris Academy?
14 students attend Norris Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Norris Academy students are Black, 36% of students are White, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Academy?
Norris Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norris Academy offer ?
Norris Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norris Academy part of?
Norris Academy is part of Norris School District.
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