Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Summary:

Fond du Lac STEM Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 5-12 in the Fond du Lac School District, with 154 students. This relatively small school has a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

Fond du Lac STEM Academy consistently outperforms the Fond du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.5% of 6th graders at Fond du Lac STEM Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.71% for the district and 54.1% for Wisconsin. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of around 87.5% and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 3.7% in recent years, significantly lower than the 2.3% dropout rate at the larger Fond du Lac High School.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Waupun Area Senior High, Campbellsport High, and Laconia High, Fond du Lac STEM Academy's academic performance is generally on par or exceeds these schools in various subject areas. This suggests that the STEM academy is providing a high-quality education that is competitive with other schools in the region, and there may be an opportunity to expand the school's enrollment or replicate the model in other parts of the Fond du Lac School District or the state.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-12

401 S Military Rd
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

(920) 906-6722

District: Fond du Lac School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,639

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Two or more races:

11.5%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fond du Lac STEM Academy ranks better than 59.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (71.6%), two or more races (11.5%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fond du Lac STEM Academy is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Fond du Lac STEM Academy employs 13.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fond du Lac STEM Academy is $11,639.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fond du Lac STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fond du Lac STEM Academy 261^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Fond du Lac STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fond du Lac School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fond du Lac School District 296^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fond du Lac STEM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	45.95	397^th	612	35.1%
2016	65.24	172^nd	609	71.8%
2017	59.87	222^nd	612	63.7%
2018	64.24	184^th	579	68.2%
2019	47.55	352^nd	594	40.7%
2021	67.45	158^th	613	74.2%
2022	76.49	107^th	617	82.7%
2023	55.40	270^th	640	57.8%
2024	60.69	261^st	641	59.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.09	53^rd	439	87.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	80.02	28^th	489	94.3%
2019	69.70	83^rd	487	83.0%
2021	76.42	47^th	499	90.6%
2022	81.48	39^th	522	92.5%
2023	38.32	339^th	525	35.4%
2024	59.86	172^nd	520	66.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.82	153^rd	551	72.2%
2019	53.04	281^st	557	49.6%
2021	37.25	403^rd	574	29.8%
2022	63.46	175^th	576	69.6%
2023	53.22	271^st	579	53.2%
2024	48.68	332^nd	580	42.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	61.82	193^rd	551	65.0%
2019	44.57	339^th	557	39.1%
2021	87.62	35^th	572	93.9%
2022	83.48	52^nd	577	91.0%
2023	57.12	244^th	591	58.7%
2024	68.59	167^th	585	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	73.55	65^th	375	82.7%
2023	50.25	197^th	412	52.2%
2024	67.96	109^th	407	73.2%

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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 Fond du Lac STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	49	1	2	4	0	1	57
2015	100	2	2	4	0	2	110
2016	97	2	2	4	0	2	107
2017	99	5	1	3	0	3	111
2018	100	4	1	2	0	5	112
2019	115	8	0	10	0	6	139
2020	112	5	0	12	0	8	137
2021	91	4	1	7	1	7	111
2022	99	2	1	11	1	10	124
2023	116	4	2	15	2	15	154
2024	106	6	2	14	3	17	148

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 Fond du Lac STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	57	3.7	15.2	28.1
2015	110	n/a	n/a	36.4
2016	107	5.0	21.4	37.4
2017	111	6.5	17.0	30.6
2018	112	6.5	17.2	34.8
2019	139	6.5	21.3	42.4
2020	137	7.2	18.8	43.1
2021	111	7.8	14.1	41.4
2022	124	12.5	9.8	42.7
2023	154	11.1	13.8	42.9
2024	148	13.1	11.2	52.7

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 Fond du Lac STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	57	3.7	15.2	28.1
2015	110	n/a	n/a	36.4
2016	107	5.0	21.4	37.4
2017	111	6.5	17.0	30.6
2018	112	6.5	17.2	34.8
2019	139	6.5	21.3	42.4
2020	137	7.2	18.8	43.1
2021	111	7.8	14.1	41.4
2022	124	12.5	9.8	42.7
2023	154	11.1	13.8	42.9
2024	148	13.1	11.2	52.7

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 Fond du Lac STEM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,189 (13.2%)	$7,804 (86.8%)	$8,992
2020	$1,372 (14.6%)	$7,999 (85.4%)	$9,371
2021	$1,425 (12.2%)	$10,214 (87.8%)	$11,639

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fond du Lac STEM Academy

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 352^nd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 270^th of 640 Middle schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	42.9	27.1	15.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)	41.6	38.9	2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	40	35.4	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)	51	45.3	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	54.2	37.5	16.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)	47.2	34.2	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	43.5	45.8	2.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)	43.7	36.6	7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	28.6	40.9	12.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)	34.4	29.5	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	25	31.8	6.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)	44.6	36.8	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	39.3	81.8	42.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac School District)	45.7	50.8	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	60.7	86.4	25.7%
8th Grade Science (Fond du Lac School District)	50.9	44.2	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac STEM Academy)	50	72.7	22.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac School District)	41.9	36.6	5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	139	154	10.8%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	116	0.9%
Two or More Races	6	15	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	42.9%	0.4%

Schools Near Fond du Lac STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th 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 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fond du Lac STEM Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	401 S Military Rd	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(920) 906-6722	148	13	11.2	52.7%	106 (71.6%)	6 (4.1%)	14 (9.5%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.5%)								(n/a)				72.5	37.8	47.4	72.5	54.1	47.4	63.2	72.7	63.2	$11,639	$1,425	$10,214
Fond du Lac High	Public	9-12	801 Campus Dr	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 906-3000	1,928	114	16.9	41.1%	1,221 (63.3%)	161 (8.4%)	353 (18.3%)	62 (3.2%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (6.4%)	32.4	321^st of 431 public high schools	25.5%		38.9	266^th of 415 public high schools	35.9%	55	42.2	40.0	37.1								30.4		$11,709	$465	$11,244
Horace Mann High	Public	9-12	325 McKinley St	North Fond du Lac	54937	Fond du Lac County	North Fond du Lac School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 929-3740	445	31	14.1	46.5%	294 (66.1%)	9 (2.0%)	109 (24.5%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	27.7	339^th of 431 public high schools	21.3%		22.4	354^th of 415 public high schools	14.7%	15	35.7	37.4	38.3								30.4		$12,217	$616	$11,601
Taycheedah Correctional Institution	Public	11-12	N7139 County Road K	Fond du Lac	54935	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 929-3800	2	1	2.0		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Oakfield High	Public	9-12	250 Church St	Oakfield	53065	Fond du Lac County	Oakfield School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 583-3141	169	14	12.3	22.5%	156 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	60	162^nd of 431 public high schools	62.4%		63.8	129^th of 415 public high schools	68.9%	33	53.3	50.0	41.3								52.3		$13,965	$500	$13,465
Laconia High	Public	9-12	301 W Division St	Rosendale	54974	Fond du Lac County	Rosendale-Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 872-2161	327	20	16.0	19.3%	302 (92.4%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	66.5	119^th of 431 public high schools	72.4%		66.9	108^th of 415 public high schools	74.0%	11	57.5	54.3	55.3								34.3		$11,770	$349	$11,421
Lomira High	Public	9-12	1030 4th St	Lomira	53048	Dodge County	Lomira School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 269-4396	301	27	11.2	22.6%	267 (88.7%)	5 (1.7%)	22 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	45.3	251^st of 431 public high schools	41.8%		66.3	112^th of 415 public high schools	73.0%	139	36.8	44.8	39.1								58.1		$13,487	$507	$12,980
Campbellsport High	Public	9-12	114 W Sheboygan St	Campbellsport	53010	Fond du Lac County	Campbellsport School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 533-4811	493	31	15.9	25.6%	451 (91.5%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.4%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	61	158^th of 431 public high schools	63.3%		49.6	204^th of 415 public high schools	50.8%	46	55.4	53.6	45.5								42.7		$14,547	$578	$13,969
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution	Public	12	W9071 Forest Dr	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(920) 526-9202	37	1	37.0		5 (13.5%)	25 (67.6%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Waupun Area Senior High	Public	9-12	801 E Lincoln St	Waupun	53963	Dodge County	Waupun School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 324-5591	571	38	15.0	35.2%	497 (87.0%)	5 (0.9%)	55 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	43.2	265^th of 431 public high schools	38.5%		29.4	313^th of 415 public high schools	24.6%	48	45.0	37.9	39.3								49.6		$11,445	$361	$11,084

Frequently Asked Questions about Fond du Lac STEM Academy

How many students attend Fond du Lac STEM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Fond du Lac STEM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Fond du Lac STEM Academy?

Students at Fond du Lac STEM Academy are 72% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Fond du Lac STEM Academy in?

Fond du Lac School District

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