Summary:
The city of Saint Germain, Wisconsin is home to two elementary schools: Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain and Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC). While both schools are part of the Northland Pines School District, the data reveals significant performance differences between the two.
The standout school in this data set is the Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC). NPMLC is ranked 54th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, far exceeding the ranking and rating of Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain. NPMLC consistently outperforms the district and state averages on the Forward Exam, with significantly higher proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. Additionally, NPMLC spends less per student than Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain, suggesting it is able to achieve these higher academic outcomes with fewer resources.
In contrast, Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain has a lower statewide ranking, lower test scores, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The student-teacher ratio at Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain is also lower than NPMLC, which may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data highlights the significant differences in academic achievement and resource utilization between the traditional public elementary school and the public Montessori charter school within the same district.
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