NorthStar Community Charter School

Summary:

NorthStar Community Charter School is a public charter middle school located in Minong, Wisconsin, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 23 students. This small school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing the nearby Northwood School District and the state of Wisconsin in key metrics.

NorthStar's academic excellence is a standout feature, with high proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students significantly outperformed the district and state in English Language Arts, while 6th and 8th-graders also excelled in Mathematics. Additionally, NorthStar's 8th-grade students outshone their peers in Social Studies and Science. This consistent academic achievement has earned the school a ranking among the top middle schools in Wisconsin, reaching as high as 27th out of 609 in the 2015-2016 school year.

Beyond academics, NorthStar Community Charter School stands out for its low dropout rate of 0% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also remained lower than the nearby Hayward Middle School, which had a rate of 25.4% in 2022-2023. While NorthStar's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, the school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending may be contributing factors to its continued success. As the school navigates potential shifts in its student demographics, it remains a high-performing option for families in the Minong area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

 N14463 Highway 53
       Minong, WI  54859-9483


(715) 466-2297

District: Northwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,696 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  23

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
American Indian:
4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details NorthStar Community Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details NorthStar Community Charter School ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (95.7%), American Indian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at NorthStar Community Charter School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at NorthStar Community Charter School is $16,696.
Schooldigger Rankings:

NorthStar Community Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks NorthStar Community Charter School 235th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See NorthStar Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

Northwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwood School District 335th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for NorthStar Community Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at NorthStar Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 68.90 308th 1075 71.3%
2019 38.58 722nd 1037 30.4%
2022 53.11 554th 1067 48.1%
2023 35.52 769th 1067 27.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at NorthStar Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.06 623rd 718 13.2%
2022 36.11 488th 704 30.7%
2023 17.44 642nd 715 10.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for NorthStar Community Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at NorthStar Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 89.78 27th 609 95.6%
2024 63.00 235th 641 63.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at NorthStar Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.39 279th 407 31.4%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for NorthStar Community Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2013 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2014 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2015 26 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 28
2016 28 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 30
2017 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 21
2018 17 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 19
2019 19 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20
2020 20 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 22
2021 19 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 22
2022 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23
2023 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23

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 NorthStar Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 18 1.9 9.3 44.4
2013 27 2.7 9.7 33.3
2014 25 2.2 10.9 24
2015 28 n/a n/a 35.7
2016 30 2.0 15.0 36.7
2017 21 2.0 10.5 28.6
2018 19 1.8 10.2 31.6
2019 20 2.0 9.6 35
2020 22 2.1 10.2 45.5
2021 22 2.0 10.7 36.4
2022 23 2.0 11.2 13
2023 23 2.0 11.2 13

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 NorthStar Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 18 1.9 9.3 44.4
2013 27 2.7 9.7 33.3
2014 25 2.2 10.9 24
2015 28 n/a n/a 35.7
2016 30 2.0 15.0 36.7
2017 21 2.0 10.5 28.6
2018 19 1.8 10.2 31.6
2019 20 2.0 9.6 35
2020 22 2.1 10.2 45.5
2021 22 2.0 10.7 36.4
2022 23 2.0 11.2 13
2023 23 2.0 11.2 13

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 NorthStar Community Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $408 (2.3%) $17,399 (97.7%) $17,807
2020 $99 (0.6%) $16,373 (99.4%) $16,472
2021 $810 (4.9%) $15,887 (95.2%) $16,696

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

Impact of COVID-19 on NorthStar Community Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 769th of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (NorthStar Community Charter School)42.950
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwood School District)20.839.1
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.942.5
 1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (NorthStar Community Charter School)28.650
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northwood School District)29.217.4
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.245
 1.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (NorthStar Community Charter School)42.966.7
 23.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Northwood School District)2547.8
 22.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (NorthStar Community Charter School)57.166.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Northwood School District)41.743.5
 1.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.951.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2023
 15%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1922
 15.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%13%
 22%


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NorthStar Community Charter School ranks 235th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 23 students attended NorthStar Community Charter School.

Students at NorthStar Community Charter School are 96% White, 4% American Indian.


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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.

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