Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shapiro Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shapiro Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Shapiro Stem Academy's student population of 202 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shapiro Stem 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 Shapiro Stem Academy is 0.46, 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
#1131 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shapiro Stem Academy's ranking?
Shapiro Stem Academy is ranked #1131 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Shapiro Stem Academy often compared to?
Shapiro Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Merrill Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Shapiro Stem Academy?
202 students attend Shapiro Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shapiro Stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shapiro Stem Academy?
Shapiro Stem Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shapiro Stem Academy offer ?
Shapiro Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shapiro Stem Academy part of?
Shapiro Stem Academy is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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