Summit Environmental School

Summary:

Summit Environmental School is an elementary school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school is part of the La Crosse School District, which is ranked 303 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summit Environmental School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 38.46% of 3rd graders, 38.46% of 4th graders, and 50% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 45.19%, 43.01%, and 50.4%, respectively. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.9% in 2020-2021 to 18.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state's average.

Summit Environmental School's academic performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Spence Elementary and schools in the Onalaska School District, which consistently outperform the La Crosse School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic achievement. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased spending per student, these resources have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating the need for a more comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and support systems.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1800 Lakeshore Dr
       La Crosse, WI  54603-1499


(608) 789-7980

District: La Crosse School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
802nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,179 Help


Students who attend Summit Environmental School usually attend:

Middle:    Logan Middle
High:    Logan High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.5%
Two or more races:
12.6%
Asian:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Summit Environmental School ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the La Crosse School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.55. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.5%), two or more races (12.6%), Asian (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Environmental School is 11.5. 5 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Environmental School is $16,179, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the La Crosse School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Environmental School:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Environmental School 802nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Summit Environmental School in the ranking list.)

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La Crosse School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Crosse School District 303rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Summit Environmental School

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Rank History for all students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.61 508th 633 19.7%
2006 40.02 527th 712 26.0%
2008 44.68 724th 1021 29.1%
2009 31.32 847th 1030 17.8%
2010 30.83 863rd 1045 17.4%
2011 41.04 789th 1046 24.6%
2012 26.82 892nd 1045 14.6%
2013 32.04 834th 1053 20.8%
2014 36.45 816th 1061 23.1%
2015 59.87 487th 1076 54.7%
2016 72.44 256th 1075 76.2%
2017 44.66 658th 1071 38.6%
2018 50.15 572nd 1025 44.2%
2019 55.75 493rd 1037 52.5%
2021 44.97 651st 1050 38.0%
2022 46.59 643rd 1067 39.7%
2023 44.20 669th 1067 37.3%
2024 31.55 802nd 1061 24.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.58 99th 119 16.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.95 564th 748 24.6%
2024 40.36 462nd 790 41.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.99 396th 854 53.6%
2019 67.66 204th 874 76.7%
2021 41.48 529th 847 37.5%
2022 42.73 521st 859 39.3%
2023 46.75 480th 871 44.9%
2024 25.88 706th 866 18.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 677th 997 32.1%
2019 45.99 614th 1002 38.7%
2021 34.34 718th 1004 28.5%
2022 46.75 607th 1017 40.3%
2023 43.65 646th 1010 36.0%
2024 27.62 800th 1011 20.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 417th 997 58.2%
2019 65.24 324th 1002 67.7%
2021 57.79 451st 1003 55.0%
2022 47.13 609th 1017 40.1%
2023 47.45 604th 1011 40.3%
2024 39.22 686th 1012 32.2%
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Rank History for White students at Summit Environmental School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.28 397th 686 42.1%
2019 47.69 393rd 718 45.3%
2021 36.52 489th 699 30.0%
2022 35.26 498th 704 29.3%
2023 28.64 568th 715 20.6%
2024 21.99 621st 727 14.6%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Summit Environmental School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 347 2 4 1 23 n/a n/a 0 377
1989 349 6 9 n/a 10 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 343 5 8 3 6 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 414 9 28 0 11 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 408 4 30 1 7 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 374 2 54 4 4 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 366 2 47 3 3 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 349 6 49 3 6 n/a n/a 0 413
1996 349 6 49 3 6 n/a n/a 0 413
1997 348 7 41 2 5 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 324 9 33 5 5 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 293 8 35 3 4 n/a n/a 0 343
2000 285 11 21 3 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 283 12 38 4 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 290 14 25 8 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 290 14 25 8 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 283 15 22 4 4 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 272 12 19 3 5 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 279 20 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 268 21 27 9 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2008 258 22 35 8 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 254 29 36 13 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 240 23 34 6 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 249 15 27 9 3 1 21 0 325
2012 277 17 22 11 2 0 18 0 347
2013 250 7 24 10 2 0 22 0 315
2014 291 8 35 11 2 0 25 0 372
2015 266 7 34 13 2 0 33 0 355
2016 256 10 32 17 3 0 30 0 348
2017 260 8 38 9 3 0 31 0 349
2018 260 12 31 8 1 0 28 0 340
2019 250 9 31 7 4 0 38 0 339
2020 256 9 32 10 3 0 29 0 339
2021 223 9 28 8 2 0 35 0 305
2022 206 5 21 14 2 0 34 0 282
2023 196 12 24 16 2 0 36 0 286

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Summit Environmental School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 377 26.8 14.0 28.4
1989 374 27.7 13.5 18.2
1990 365 29.7 12.2 19.7
1991 462 32.6 14.1 21.2
1992 450 33.5 13.4 26
1993 438 28.6 15.3 29.2
1994 421 26.5 15.9 30.6
1995 413 28.4 14.5 31
1996 413 28.4 14.5 31
1997 403 29.7 13.6 31.3
1998 376 28.7 13.1 29
1999 343 27.2 12.6 37.6
2000 323 26.1 12.4 36.2
2001 340 25.1 13.5 35.6
2002 340 28.0 12.1 40
2003 340 28.0 12.1 40
2004 328 28.8 11.4 34.5
2005 311 26.3 11.8 n/a
2006 329 28.6 11.5 n/a
2007 326 27.0 12.1 42.3
2008 324 26.7 12.1 48.5
2009 333 27.2 12.2 55.9
2010 304 26.1 11.6 58.2
2011 325 24.9 13.0 57.2
2012 347 26.1 13.2 58.2
2013 315 26.4 11.9 54.6
2014 372 27.9 13.3 55.1
2015 355 n/a n/a 53.2
2016 348 29.0 12.0 52
2017 349 29.5 11.7 51.6
2018 340 29.5 11.4 46.8
2019 339 28.1 12.0 49
2020 339 28.2 12.0 51.6
2021 305 28.0 10.8 54.8
2022 282 25.8 10.9 55
2023 286 24.7 11.5 53.1

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 Summit Environmental School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 377 26.8 14.0 28.4
1989 374 27.7 13.5 18.2
1990 365 29.7 12.2 19.7
1991 462 32.6 14.1 21.2
1992 450 33.5 13.4 26
1993 438 28.6 15.3 29.2
1994 421 26.5 15.9 30.6
1995 413 28.4 14.5 31
1996 413 28.4 14.5 31
1997 403 29.7 13.6 31.3
1998 376 28.7 13.1 29
1999 343 27.2 12.6 37.6
2000 323 26.1 12.4 36.2
2001 340 25.1 13.5 35.6
2002 340 28.0 12.1 40
2003 340 28.0 12.1 40
2004 328 28.8 11.4 34.5
2005 311 26.3 11.8 n/a
2006 329 28.6 11.5 n/a
2007 326 27.0 12.1 42.3
2008 324 26.7 12.1 48.5
2009 333 27.2 12.2 55.9
2010 304 26.1 11.6 58.2
2011 325 24.9 13.0 57.2
2012 347 26.1 13.2 58.2
2013 315 26.4 11.9 54.6
2014 372 27.9 13.3 55.1
2015 355 n/a n/a 53.2
2016 348 29.0 12.0 52
2017 349 29.5 11.7 51.6
2018 340 29.5 11.4 46.8
2019 339 28.1 12.0 49
2020 339 28.2 12.0 51.6
2021 305 28.0 10.8 54.8
2022 282 25.8 10.9 55
2023 286 24.7 11.5 53.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit Environmental School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $856 (5.7%) $14,053 (94.3%) $14,909
2020 $810 (5.5%) $13,813 (94.5%) $14,622
2021 $1,108 (6.8%) $15,071 (93.2%) $16,179

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Environmental School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 493rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 669th of 1067 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Environmental School)48.133.3
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)37.130.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Summit Environmental School)61.533.3
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)49.736.5
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Environmental School)53.343.8
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)44.741.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Summit Environmental School)37.841.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)38.438.9
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Summit Environmental School)6060.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (La Crosse School District)5661.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Summit Environmental School)6047.9
 12.1%
   4th Grade Science (La Crosse School District)55.148.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Environmental School)31.134.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Crosse School District)34.536.5
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Summit Environmental School)42.239.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Crosse School District)38.342.1
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students339286
 15.6%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian3124
 22.6%
Hispanic716
 128.6%
Pacific Islander00
White250196
 21.6%
Two or More Races3836
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%53.1%
 4.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Summit Environmental School.

Summit Environmental School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Summit Environmental School are 69% White, 13% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Students who attend Summit Environmental School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Logan Middle
High : Logan High


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