Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

Summary:

Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is a small public charter virtual elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Kiel, Wisconsin, part of the Kiel Area School District, which is ranked 72 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 100% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 6-8 in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school had a concerning high dropout rate of 11.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, though the previous two years saw a 0% dropout rate. The school also had 0% chronic absenteeism in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years, much lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 47.08% in 2020-2021 to 22.03% in 2022-2023, and a significant decrease in the student-teacher ratio from 76.4 in 2020-2021 to 23.7 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby elementary schools in the Kiel Area School District and surrounding districts, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in 8th grade English Language Arts, the school had 100% proficiency, compared to 56.96% for the district and 50.36% for the state. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $9,076 in the 2020-2021 school year was lower than nearby traditional elementary schools like Zielanis Elementary ($11,002) and Horizon Elementary ($14,188).

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual PK, KG-8

416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042-1100

(920) 894-5169

District: Kiel Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,076

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 59

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Between the Lakes Virtual Academy ranks better than 85.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.26. (See more...)

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 (83.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is 23.7. (See more...)

Compare Between the Lakes Virtual Academy employs 2.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is $9,076.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Between the Lakes Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Between the Lakes Virtual Academy 91^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Between the Lakes Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Kiel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiel Area School District 72^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.55	154^th	613	74.9%
2024	79.26	91^st	641	85.8%

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Rank History for White students at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.80	132^nd	393	66.4%

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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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	200	5	0	24	1	10	240
2022	100	13	6	9	0	7	135
2023	49	3	2	4	0	1	59

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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	240	3.1	76.4	47.1
2022	135	2.8	48.2	43.7
2023	59	2.4	23.7	22

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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	240	3.1	76.4	47.1
2022	135	2.8	48.2	43.7
2023	59	2.4	23.7	22

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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$190 (2.1%)	$8,887 (97.9%)	$9,076

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Schools Near Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

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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 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
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	PK, KG-8	416 Paine St	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(920) 894-5169	59	2	23.7	22.0%	49 (83.1%)	3 (5.1%)	4 (6.8%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)				100.0	100.0	100.0				100.0	100.0	0.0		100.0		0.0	$9,076	$190	$8,887
Zielanis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1010 Adams St	Kiel	53042	Manitowoc County	Kiel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 894-2265	449	30	14.8	28.1%	401 (89.3%)	6 (1.3%)	24 (5.3%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	75.8	222^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	79.1%		79.5	166^th of 1067 public elementary schools	84.4%	56	70.0	65.8					65.7	65.8					80.8		67.1		$11,002	$224	$10,779
New Holstein Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2226 Park Ave	New Holstein	53061	Calumet County	New Holstein School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 898-4208	463	29	15.9	28.9%	404 (87.3%)	7 (1.5%)	43 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	56.7	542^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	48.9%		49	618^th of 1067 public elementary schools	42.1%	76	56.4	35.4	64.3				69.1	56.9	57.1				63.1		55.4		$10,455	$1,148	$9,307
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	251 E Maple St	Elkhart Lake	53020	Sheboygan County	Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 876-3307	332	25	13.3	0.9%	297 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	85.2	85^th of 1061 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.1	35^th of 1067 public elementary schools	96.7%	50	67.9	73.7	86.5	79.6	77.4	82.9	85.7	65.8	86.5	86.4	74.2	80.0	73.7	94.3	68.4	62.9	$12,407	$553	$11,853
Chilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	421 Court St	Chilton	53014	Calumet County	Chilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 849-9388	401	30	13.2	42.1%	306 (76.3%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	60.9	472^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	55.5%		44.9	664^th of 1067 public elementary schools	37.8%	192	61.9	56.4					65.1	62.5					55.4		58.9		$11,203	$812	$10,391
Parkview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 Parkview Dr	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Plymouth Joint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 892-4076	259	20	13.2	30.5%	225 (86.9%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	90.2	35^th of 1061 public elementary schools	96.7%		71.6	270^th of 1067 public elementary schools	74.7%	235	79.0	71.7					86.8	80.4					89.1		89.1		$12,244	$772	$11,471
Northview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	902 Tyler Rd	Howards Grove	53083	Sheboygan County	Howards Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 565-4457	375	24	15.7	15.5%	340 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	82.6	124^th of 1061 public elementary schools	88.3%		59.8	460^th of 1067 public elementary schools	56.9%	336	66.1	73.7					85.5	75.4					79.0		68.4		$10,595	$399	$10,196
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Salem Dr	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Plymouth Joint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 892-2621	246	17	14.7	39.4%	203 (82.5%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.5%)	88.6	49^th of 1061 public elementary schools	95.4%		71.1	277^th of 1067 public elementary schools	74.0%	228	64.5	81.8					93.6	75.8					90.9		81.8		$12,139	$797	$11,341
Horizon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	411 S Highland Ave	Plymouth	53073	Sheboygan County	Plymouth Joint School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 892-2225	269	20	13.3	31.6%	243 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	65.5	401^st of 1061 public elementary schools	62.2%		59.2	469^th of 1067 public elementary schools	56.0%	68	61.4	56.1					59.1	68.3					70.7		61.0		$14,188	$385	$13,803
Valders Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	331 W Wilson St	Valders	54245	Manitowoc County	Valders Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 775-9510	393	22	18.0	31.3%	360 (91.6%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	37.4	757^th of 1061 public elementary schools	28.7%		56.2	512^th of 1067 public elementary schools	52.0%	245	41.4	37.1					57.1	34.3					57.1		52.9		$11,560	$840	$10,721

Frequently Asked Questions about Between the Lakes Virtual Academy

What district is Between the Lakes Virtual Academy in?

Kiel Area School District

How many students attend Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 59 students attended Between the Lakes Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?

Students at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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