School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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School of Options and Applied Research Middle ranks 236 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The School of Options and Applied Research Middle is a public charter middle school located in Land O Lakes, Wisconsin, serving grades 5-8 with a relatively small student population of 46. The school is part of the Northland Pines School District, which is ranked 186 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The School of Options and Applied Research Middle has shown strong academic performance, with several grades achieving high proficiency rates in the Forward Exam (Wisconsin's standardized test). In the 2023-2024 school year, 8th-grade students at the School of Options and Applied Research Middle outperformed the district and state averages in all subject areas, with 83.33% proficient or better in ELA, 83.33% in Mathematics, 83.33% in Social Studies, and 100% in Science. However, the school has struggled with the performance of its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the bottom 1% of Wisconsin middle schools in this subgroup for the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to the nearby Northland Pines Middle, the School of Options and Applied Research Middle stands out for its exceptional 8th-grade performance, low dropout rates, and smaller student-teacher ratio, despite facing challenges with chronic absenteeism. Addressing these areas of concern while building on the school's strengths will be crucial for its long-term success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540

(715) 547-3619

District: Northland Pines School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,754

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School of Options and Applied Research Middle ranks better than 63.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.94. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School of Options and Applied Research Middle is 11. (See more...)

Compare School of Options and Applied Research Middle employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at School of Options and Applied Research Middle is $15,754.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School of Options and Applied Research Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks School of Options and Applied Research Middle 236^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See School of Options and Applied Research Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Northland Pines School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Pines School District 186^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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Rank History for all students at School of Options and Applied Research Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	68.24	160^th	612	73.9%
2016	36.38	431^st	609	29.2%
2017	73.70	111^th	612	81.9%
2018	50.88	308^th	579	46.8%
2019	61.04	225^th	594	62.1%
2021	58.20	241^st	613	60.7%
2022	62.41	206^th	617	66.6%
2023	41.97	393^rd	640	38.6%
2024	62.94	236^th	641	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School of Options and Applied Research Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.66	108^th	487	77.8%
2023	4.47	524^th	525	0.2%

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Rank History for White students at School of Options and Applied Research Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	86.05	34^th	397	91.4%
2023	44.63	225^th	412	45.4%
2024	58.47	168^th	407	58.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	40	1	0	1	0	1	43
2015	57	0	1	2	0	3	63
2016	52	0	1	1	0	3	57
2017	46	1	1	1	1	4	54
2018	47	1	1	2	1	3	55
2019	49	0	0	5	1	1	56
2020	49	0	1	3	0	3	56
2021	46	0	1	2	0	3	52
2022	44	0	0	0	0	3	47
2023	43	0	0	2	0	1	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	43	1.6	26.8	30.2
2015	63	n/a	n/a	36.5
2016	57	4.0	14.2	33.3
2017	54	3.0	18.0	35.2
2018	55	2.4	22.9	38.2
2019	56	3.6	15.5	51.8
2020	56	3.6	15.5	50
2021	52	3.8	13.3	53.8
2022	47	4.1	11.4	46.8
2023	46	4.1	11.0	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	43	1.6	26.8	30.2
2015	63	n/a	n/a	36.5
2016	57	4.0	14.2	33.3
2017	54	3.0	18.0	35.2
2018	55	2.4	22.9	38.2
2019	56	3.6	15.5	51.8
2020	56	3.6	15.5	50
2021	52	3.8	13.3	53.8
2022	47	4.1	11.4	46.8
2023	46	4.1	11.0	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for School of Options and Applied Research Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$416 (3.5%)	$11,401 (96.5%)	$11,818
2020	$381 (2.9%)	$12,887 (97.1%)	$13,268
2021	$601 (3.8%)	$15,153 (96.2%)	$15,754

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 225^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 393^rd of 640 Middle schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	68.8	43.8	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	44.3	27.8	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	50	37.5	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	44.3	36.7	7.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	50	33.3	16.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	32.2	37.9	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	31.3	33.3	2.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	33.9	43.8	9.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	50	85.7	35.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	57.7	41.4	16.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	25	42.9	17.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	51.3	39.1	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	57.1	25	32.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	23.6	34.6	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	35.7	16.7	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	19.8	26	6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	57.1	50	7.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northland Pines School District)	50.9	63.5	12.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (School of Options and Applied Research Middle)	78.6	41.7	36.9%
8th Grade Science (Northland Pines School District)	61.3	51.5	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	46	17.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	43	12.2%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	41.3%	10.5%

Schools Near School of Options and Applied Research Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
School of Options and Applied Research Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	6485 Town Hall Rd	Land O Lakes	54540	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(715) 547-3619	46	4	11.0	41.3%	43 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	62.9	236^th of 641 public middle schools	63.2%		42	393^rd of 640 public middle schools	38.6%	157	50.0	50.0	50.0	83.3	50.0	57.1	40.0	83.3	83.3	100.0	$15,754	$601	$15,153
Northland Pines Middle	Public	7-8	1800 Pleasure Island Road	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 479-6479	182	12	15.1	45.6%	161 (88.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	64.7	223^rd of 641 public middle schools	65.2%		53.9	290^th of 640 public middle schools	54.7%	67			58.5	51.3			63.4	61.5	65.4	57.7	$13,374	$636	$12,738

Frequently Asked Questions about School of Options and Applied Research Middle

Is School of Options and Applied Research Middle a good school?

School of Options and Applied Research Middle ranks 236^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is School of Options and Applied Research Middle in?

Northland Pines School District

How many students attend School of Options and Applied Research Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended School of Options and Applied Research Middle.

What is the racial makeup of School of Options and Applied Research Middle?

Students at School of Options and Applied Research Middle are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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