Point of Discovery School

Summary:

Point of Discovery School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, which is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. With 142 students, Point of Discovery School is significantly smaller than the nearby Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,462 students).

While Point of Discovery School has lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism than the larger Stevens Point Area Senior High, it outperforms the nearby Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning in terms of graduation and dropout rates. The school's four-year graduation rate of 88.2% is significantly higher than the 76.6% rate at Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning, and its dropout rates have remained very low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past 5 years, much lower than the 11.8% rate at the alternative learning center.

However, Point of Discovery School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2018-2019 to 38.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 25.9% rate at Stevens Point Area Senior High. Additionally, the school's test scores have generally declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, a concerning trend that the school and district should investigate further.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 1900 W Zinda Dr
       Stevens Point, WI  54481


(715) 345-5566

District: Stevens Point Area Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,243 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  142

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Point of Discovery School ranks worse than 70.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Point of Discovery School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (88%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Point of Discovery School is 13.7, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Point of Discovery School employs 10.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Point of Discovery School is $15,243, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Point of Discovery School:

SchoolDigger ranks Point of Discovery School 453rd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Point of Discovery School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stevens Point Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Point Area Public School District 215th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Point of Discovery School

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Rank History for all students at Point of Discovery School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.21 345th 612 43.6%
2018 48.40 331st 579 42.8%
2019 56.60 267th 594 55.1%
2021 47.25 341st 613 44.4%
2022 31.27 459th 617 25.6%
2023 21.79 523rd 640 18.3%
2024 36.13 453rd 641 29.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Point of Discovery School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.31 140th 489 71.4%
2019 46.23 264th 487 45.8%
2021 14.32 464th 499 7.0%
2022 23.05 439th 522 15.9%
2023 22.18 439th 525 16.4%
2024 28.21 407th 520 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Point of Discovery School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.22 407th 551 26.1%
2019 56.40 260th 557 53.3%
2021 39.79 389th 574 32.2%
2023 14.86 511th 579 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Point of Discovery School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.18 219th 551 60.3%
2019 60.08 209th 557 62.5%
2021 58.31 221st 572 61.4%
2023 32.14 419th 591 29.1%
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Rank History for White students at Point of Discovery School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.94 284th 375 24.3%
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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 Point of Discovery School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 42 2 1 2 1 0 4 0 52
2017 74 2 5 5 1 0 8 0 95
2018 77 2 1 6 0 0 11 0 97
2019 75 0 1 7 0 0 8 0 91
2020 72 0 1 7 0 0 6 0 86
2021 81 0 1 4 0 0 8 0 94
2022 119 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 131
2023 125 0 2 4 0 0 10 1 142

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

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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 Point of Discovery School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 52 3.0 17.3 34.6
2017 95 5.2 18.0 15.8
2018 97 7.2 13.3 21.6
2019 91 7.8 11.6 24.2
2020 86 7.8 11.0 29.1
2021 94 8.4 11.1 33
2022 131 8.2 15.9 42.7
2023 142 10.3 13.7 43

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 Point of Discovery School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 52 3.0 17.3 34.6
2017 95 5.2 18.0 15.8
2018 97 7.2 13.3 21.6
2019 91 7.8 11.6 24.2
2020 86 7.8 11.0 29.1
2021 94 8.4 11.1 33
2022 131 8.2 15.9 42.7
2023 142 10.3 13.7 43

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 Point of Discovery School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,069 (19.0%) $13,098 (81.0%) $16,168
2020 $3,349 (17.9%) $15,339 (82.1%) $18,688
2021 $1,052 (6.9%) $14,191 (93.1%) $15,243

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Point of Discovery School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 523rd of 640 Middle schools
 36.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Point of Discovery School)47.433.3
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.243.1
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.738.4
 3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Point of Discovery School)47.441.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)52.346
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.539.7
 3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Point of Discovery School)37.536.4
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)47.640.7
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Point of Discovery School)2518.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)38.640.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Point of Discovery School)52.927.8
 25.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)44.231.4
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Point of Discovery School)37.511.1
 26.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)36.931
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Point of Discovery School)70.640
 30.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Stevens Point Area Public School District)6063.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Point of Discovery School)82.425
 57.4%
   8th Grade Science (Stevens Point Area Public School District)63.655.2
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students91142
 56%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White75125
 66.7%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.2%43%
 18.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Point of Discovery School.

Students at Point of Discovery School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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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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