N-Gage Academy

Summary:

N-Gage Academy is a public charter high school located in Necedah, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 34 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Necedah Area School District and the state of Wisconsin in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.33% of 6th-grade students at N-Gage Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to just 30.77% and 21.15% respectively for the Necedah Area School District. Additionally, N-Gage Academy has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past four school years, significantly lower than the 2.3% dropout rate at the nearby Necedah High. The school also serves a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Necedah High.

While N-Gage Academy excels academically, it has faced challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 18.8% in the 2020-2021 school year. The school also spends significantly more per student ($18,468 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Necedah High ($14,745 in 2020-2021) and other surrounding schools, such as Royall High, Mauston High, and iLEAD Charter School. These nearby schools have their own strengths, such as higher graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism, providing a valuable comparison for parents to consider.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646-7858

(608) 565-2256

District: Necedah Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,468

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 32

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details N-Gage Academy ranks better than 91.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.08. (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 (93.8%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at N-Gage Academy is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare N-Gage Academy employs 2.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at N-Gage Academy is $18,468.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

N-Gage Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks N-Gage Academy 53^rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See N-Gage Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Necedah Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Necedah Area School District 329^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for N-Gage Academy

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Rank History for all students at N-Gage Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	40.99	400^th	613	34.7%
2023	31.51	465^th	640	27.3%
2024	85.08	53^rd	641	91.7%

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Rank History for White students at N-Gage Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	35.08	277^th	393	29.5%
2023	21.89	344^th	412	16.5%
2024	77.28	57^th	407	86.0%

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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 N-Gage Academy

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	34	1	0	35
2021	28	0	0	28
2022	35	0	2	37
2023	32	0	2	34
2024	30	0	2	32

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 N-Gage Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	35	2.0	17.5	34.3
2021	28	2.0	14.0	46.4
2022	37	2.0	18.5	40.5
2023	34	2.2	15.4	44.1
2024	32	2.3	13.9	62.5

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 N-Gage Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	35	2.0	17.5	34.3
2021	28	2.0	14.0	46.4
2022	37	2.0	18.5	40.5
2023	34	2.2	15.4	44.1
2024	32	2.3	13.9	62.5

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 N-Gage Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$8,703 (50.8%)	$8,417 (49.2%)	$17,120
2021	$5,703 (30.9%)	$12,764 (69.1%)	$18,468

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Schools Near N-Gage 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
Necedah High	Public	9-12	1801 S Main St	Necedah	54646	Juneau County	Necedah Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 565-2256	200	18	11.2	52.5%	185 (92.5%)	3 (1.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	23.5	364^th of 431 public high schools	15.5%		25.6	336^th of 415 public high schools	19.0%	28	31.8		38.6								29.8		$14,745	$1,112	$13,633
N-Gage Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1801 S Main St	Necedah	54646	Juneau County	Necedah Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 565-2256	32	2	13.9	62.5%	30 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)				83.3	66.7		83.3	66.7					$18,468	$5,703	$12,764
New Lisbon Correctional Institution	Public	9-12	2000 Progress Dr	New Lisbon	53950	Juneau County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 562-6400	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Lisbon Junior High/High	Public	7-12	500 S Forest St	New Lisbon	53950	Juneau County	New Lisbon School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 562-3700	240	22	10.7	49.2%	213 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	25	360^th of 431 public high schools	16.5%		13.8	389^th of 415 public high schools	6.3%	29			38.1		28.2	35.3		30.8	41.2	64.7	27.0	44.1	$13,738	$713	$13,025
Adams-Friendship High	Public	9-12	1109 E North St	Adams	53910	Adams County	Adams-Friendship Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 339-3921	434	36	11.9	56.0%	357 (82.3%)	4 (0.9%)	50 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	19.9	381^st of 431 public high schools	11.6%		21.7	357^th of 415 public high schools	14.0%	24	36.5	26.0	30.5								33.3		$15,812	$1,408	$14,404
Mauston High	Public	9-12	800 Grayside Ave	Mauston	53948	Juneau County	Mauston School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 847-4410	365	30	12.1	42.7%	307 (84.1%)	6 (1.6%)	27 (7.4%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)	43.8	262^nd of 431 public high schools	39.2%		37.1	275^th of 415 public high schools	33.7%	13	42.7	53.7	42.7								27.4		$12,787	$512	$12,275
iLEAD Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	800 Grayside Ave	Mauston	53948	Juneau County	Mauston School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 847-5451	92	1	92.0	63.0%	76 (82.6%)	2 (2.2%)	7 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	50.3	223^rd of 431 public high schools	48.3%		17.7	376^th of 415 public high schools	9.4%	153	55.6		22.2		20.0	100.0		20.0	50.0	83.3	55.6	83.3	$10,584	$1,950	$8,633
Lemonweir Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	510 Grayside Ave	Mauston	53948	Juneau County	Mauston School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 847-5451	52	2	26.0	61.5%	44 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.7%)								(n/a)					28.6	42.9		14.3	42.9	71.4	25.0	57.1
Royall High	Public	7-12	1501 Academy St	Elroy	53929	Juneau County	Royall School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 462-2600	207	21	9.6	40.6%	190 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	22.5	368^th of 431 public high schools	14.6%		24.6	341^st of 415 public high schools	17.8%	27	30.6	22.2	33.3		25.8	32.3		32.3	22.6	51.6	45.2	45.2

Frequently Asked Questions about N-Gage Academy

How many students attend N-Gage Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 32 students attended N-Gage Academy.

What is the racial makeup of N-Gage Academy?

Students at N-Gage Academy are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.

What district is N-Gage Academy in?

Necedah Area School District

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