Amherst Elementary School vs. Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
Should you attend Amherst Elementary School or Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Amherst Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
351 students
620 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#537 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
11
Kindergarten Students
60
110
Grade 1 Students
59
111
Grade 2 Students
49
125
Grade 3 Students
56
124
Grade 4 Students
65
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
83%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
