Serving 46 students in grades 5-8, School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (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
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School's student population of 46 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School is 0.12, 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
#899 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School's ranking?
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School is ranked #899 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School?
46 students attend School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School?
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School offer ?
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School part of?
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School is part of Northland Pines School District.
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