Serving 13 students in grades 7-8, River Crossing Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
7%
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 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend River Crossing Charter School?
13 students attend River Crossing Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of River Crossing Charter School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Crossing Charter School?
River Crossing Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Crossing Charter School offer ?
River Crossing Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is River Crossing Charter School part of?
River Crossing Charter School is part of Portage Community School District.
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