Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Summary:

Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Saint Germain, Wisconsin, with 71 students. This relatively small school within the Northland Pines School District, which is ranked 186 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

NPMLC consistently outperforms the Northland Pines School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, NPMLC had 88.89% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63.37% for the district and 52.07% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 54th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, NPMLC has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.1% to 12.9% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Northland Pines School District.

When comparing NPMLC to nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing elementary school. The Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River and Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain have lower academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings compared to NPMLC, despite being part of the same school district. Schools in the Three Lakes School District and Minocqua J1 School District, such as Sugar Camp Elementary, Three Lakes Elementary, and Minocqua Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with some schools outperforming NPMLC in certain subject areas. In contrast, Lac du Flambeau Elementary has significantly lower academic proficiency and statewide rankings compared to NPMLC, as well as higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558

(715) 542-2632

District: Northland Pines School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,388

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.6%

See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

Compare Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Northland Pines School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.21. (See more...)

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 (91.5%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northland Pines School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) is 17.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Northland Pines School District! (See more...)

Compare Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) is $13,388, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Northland Pines School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northland Pines School District:

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

What do you think?

Your rating for Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Compare

Rank History for all students at Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2017	63.01	398^th	1071	62.8%
2018	87.24	62^nd	1025	94.0%
2019	68.35	312^th	1037	69.9%
2021	57.39	481^st	1050	54.2%
2022	32.43	793^rd	1067	25.7%
2023	66.30	355^th	1067	66.7%
2024	88.21	54^th	1061	94.9%

See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for White students at Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.23	206^th	699	70.5%

See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC).

If you have first-hand knowledge about Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC), submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Compare

Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	44	0	3	1	48
2017	60	0	3	2	65
2018	64	1	3	1	69
2019	66	1	3	2	72
2020	70	0	2	2	74
2021	65	0	3	3	71
2022	67	0	3	2	72
2023	65	0	2	4	71

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 Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	48	4.0	12.0	14.6
2017	65	3.0	21.6	16.9
2018	69	3.0	23.0	14.5
2019	72	0.2	288.0	26.4
2020	74	2.6	27.9	31.1
2021	71	0.7	89.8	38
2022	72	1.0	72.0	31.9
2023	71	4.0	17.7	29.6

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 Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	48	4.0	12.0	14.6
2017	65	3.0	21.6	16.9
2018	69	3.0	23.0	14.5
2019	72	0.2	288.0	26.4
2020	74	2.6	27.9	31.1
2021	71	0.7	89.8	38
2022	72	1.0	72.0	31.9
2023	71	4.0	17.7	29.6

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 Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,592 (19.6%)	$10,626 (80.4%)	$13,219
2020	$2,229 (17.4%)	$10,611 (82.6%)	$12,840
2021	$612 (4.6%)	$12,777 (95.4%)	$13,388

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 355^th of 1067 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC))	54.6	50	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	53.6	42.4	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC))	54.6	50	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	52.2	48.4	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC))	77.8	54.6	23.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Pines School District)	39.4	44.6	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC))	44.4	36.4	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northland Pines School District)	44.7	47.3	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC))	55.6	72.7	17.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Northland Pines School District)	59.6	59.5	0.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC))	66.7	72.7	6.1%
4th Grade Science (Northland Pines School District)	60.6	52.7	7.9%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	72	71	1.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	65	1.5%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.4%	29.6%	3.2%

Schools Near Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th 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 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	8234 Highway 70 W	Saint Germain	54558	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 542-2632	71	4	17.7	29.6%	65 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	88.2	54^th of 1061 public elementary schools	94.9%		66.3	355^th of 1067 public elementary schools	66.7%	301	88.9	72.7					77.8	81.8					81.8		81.8		$13,388	$612	$12,777
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain	Public	PK, KG-4	8234 Highway 70 W	Saint Germain	54558	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 542-3632	90	8	10.7	52.2%	74 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	52.8	595^th of 1061 public elementary schools	43.9%		77.8	194^th of 1067 public elementary schools	81.8%	401	53.3	58.8					13.3	58.8					70.6		58.8		$17,290	$634	$16,656
Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	11065 Old Highway 51 N	Arbor Vitae	54568	Oneida County	Woodruff J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 356-3282	521	45	11.4	47.4%	423 (81.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.4%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.3%)	66.7	382^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	64.0%		65.6	366^th of 1067 public elementary schools	65.7%	16	76.7	61.8	62.3	56.7	57.9	63.8	83.7	60.0	35.9	55.0	54.4	78.7	78.2	83.0	69.1	72.3	$13,420	$666	$12,754
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 Pleasure Island Rd	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 479-6471	498	41	12.1	55.2%	445 (89.4%)	8 (1.6%)	29 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	45.9	669^th of 1061 public elementary schools	36.9%		44.6	666^th of 1067 public elementary schools	37.6%	3	65.2	51.6	47.7	51.4			62.1	51.6	38.5	39.2			51.6		48.4		$15,510	$662	$14,848
Sugar Camp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4066 Camp Four Rd	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 272-1105	119	9	12.9	28.6%	117 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.1	184^th of 1061 public elementary schools	82.7%		81.3	142^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	86.7%	42	47.4	80.0	78.6	75.0			57.9	100.0	71.4	83.3			86.7		66.7		$18,851	$900	$17,950
Minocqua Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	7450 Titus Dr	Minocqua	54548	Oneida County	Minocqua J1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 356-5206	549	56	9.8	34.4%	483 (88.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.1%)	6 (1.1%)	17 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.0%)	73.9	251^st of 1061 public elementary schools	76.3%		66.2	356^th of 1067 public elementary schools	66.6%	105	81.3	66.1	62.5	72.2	71.2	63.5	72.9	52.5	58.9	72.2	66.1	59.6	72.9	80.8	69.5	75.0	$13,864	$518	$13,346
Three Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6930 W School St	Three Lakes	54562	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 546-3323	161	12	13.3	49.1%	157 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	63.4	429^th of 1061 public elementary schools	59.6%		68.9	318^th of 1067 public elementary schools	70.2%	111	68.4	23.1	60.0	76.5			79.0	46.2	44.0	76.5			69.2		61.5		$16,224	$1,092	$15,131
Lac du Flambeau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2899 State Highway 47 S	Lac du Flambeau	54538	Vilas County	Lac du Flambeau #1 School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 588-3838	515	59	8.7		12 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	422 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.9%)	11.3	941^st of 1061 public elementary schools	11.3%		12.8	935^th of 1067 public elementary schools	12.4%	6	39.1	25.5	18.0	27.8	29.3	14.3	30.4	23.4	14.6	20.4	31.7	21.4	38.3	34.2	19.6	26.2	$24,578	$2,042	$22,536
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	418 N Pelham St	Rhinelander	54501	Oneida County	Rhinelander School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 365-9600	251	21	11.9	65.3%	214 (85.3%)	7 (2.8%)	6 (2.4%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.0%)	54.8	570^th of 1061 public elementary schools	46.3%		58	483^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	54.7%	87	25.0	57.7	45.7				53.6	61.5	60.0				73.1		73.1		$20,755	$763	$19,992

Frequently Asked Questions about Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)

What is the racial makeup of Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)?

Students at Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 71 students attended Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC).

What district is Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) in?

Northland Pines School District

Is Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) a good school?

Yes. Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) ranks in the top 5.1% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Rate Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WIWisconsin Elementary School Rankings

WIWisconsin District Rankings

Schools in Saint Germain, WI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.