Tomah Area Montessori School

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Tomah Area Montessori School ranks 346 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tomah Area Montessori School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Tomah, Wisconsin, with just 66 students. This small school within the Tomah Area School District has a strong performance history, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Tomah Area Montessori School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, the school had 75% of 3rd graders, 50% of 4th graders, and 100% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district scores of 43.59%, 44.28%, and 46.67% respectively. The school also excels in mathematics, with 66.67% of 4th graders and 85.71% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district at 41.58% and 49.23%. Additionally, the school has had 0% chronic absenteeism from 2018-2019 to 2020-2021, a stark contrast to the 16.7% rate in the district in 2022-2023.

While Tomah Area Montessori School outperforms the other elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District, the nearby Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School, which is in a different district, also demonstrates strong academic performance. This suggests that factors beyond just the school district may contribute to a school's success. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at Tomah Area Montessori School compared to the district average may indicate the school is able to allocate resources more effectively to support student learning.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660

(608) 374-5406

District: Tomah Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
346^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,035

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

African American:

6.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tomah Area Montessori School ranks better than 67.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.57. (See more...)

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 Tomah Area Montessori School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tomah Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), African American (6.1%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tomah Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomah Area Montessori School is 20.4, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Tomah Area Montessori School employs 3.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomah Area Montessori School is $13,035, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Tomah Area School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tomah Area Montessori School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tomah Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomah Area School District 358^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tomah Area Montessori School

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Rank History for all students at Tomah Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2021	97.56	3^rd	1050	99.7%
2022	73.42	242^nd	1067	77.3%
2023	71.96	266^th	1067	75.1%
2024	68.57	346^th	1061	67.4%

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Rank History for White students at Tomah Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.35	397^th	704	43.6%
2023	84.01	62^nd	715	91.3%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Tomah Area Montessori School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	35	2	5	0	2	44
2017	39	1	5	0	2	47
2018	48	1	6	0	2	57
2019	50	1	3	0	3	57
2020	41	2	1	0	4	48
2021	43	2	1	0	2	48
2022	57	2	2	0	5	66
2023	55	4	2	1	4	66

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 Tomah Area Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	44	2.0	22.0	31.8
2017	47	2.0	23.5	25.5
2018	57	3.2	17.5	29.8
2019	57	3.3	16.9	26.3
2020	48	3.2	15.0	16.7
2021	48	3.3	14.5	16.7
2022	66	3.2	20.4	21.2
2023	66	3.2	20.4	24.2

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 Tomah Area Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	44	2.0	22.0	31.8
2017	47	2.0	23.5	25.5
2018	57	3.2	17.5	29.8
2019	57	3.3	16.9	26.3
2020	48	3.2	15.0	16.7
2021	48	3.3	14.5	16.7
2022	66	3.2	20.4	21.2
2023	66	3.2	20.4	24.2

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 Tomah Area Montessori School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$244 (2.3%)	$10,247 (97.7%)	$10,491
2020	$288 (2.6%)	$10,865 (97.4%)	$11,153
2021	$761 (5.8%)	$12,274 (94.2%)	$13,035

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomah Area Montessori School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area Montessori School)	44.4	42.9	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area School District)	30.6	33.2	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area Montessori School)	55.6	14.3	41.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area School District)	36.8	37.8	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	57	66	15.8%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	55	10%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.3%	24.2%	2.1%

Schools Near Tomah Area Montessori School

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tomah Area Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1720 Academy Ave	Tomah	54660	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 374-5406	66	3	20.4	24.2%	55 (83.3%)	4 (6.1%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	68.6	346^th of 1061 public elementary schools	67.4%		72	266^th of 1067 public elementary schools	75.1%	80	75.0	50.0	100.0		12.5	66.7	85.7		66.7	83.3	$13,035	$761	$12,274
Miller Elementary	Public	K-5	813 Oak Ave	Tomah	54660	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 374-7026	250	23	10.7	52.4%	206 (82.4%)	4 (1.6%)	9 (3.6%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.4%)	35.1	780^th of 1061 public elementary schools	26.5%		25.1	860^th of 1067 public elementary schools	19.4%	80	57.1	34.1	45.2		45.2	38.6	41.9		47.7	47.7	$11,729	$1,334	$10,395
Lemonweir Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 N Glendale Ave	Tomah	54660	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 374-7847	290	27	10.7	70.7%	223 (76.9%)	7 (2.4%)	30 (10.3%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.9%)	18.2	901^st of 1061 public elementary schools	15.1%		27.7	838^th of 1067 public elementary schools	21.5%	63	25.0	36.4	34.2		30.6	26.5	31.6		45.5	36.4	$14,210	$1,918	$12,291
La Grange Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Straw St	Tomah	54660	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 374-7057	414	30	13.8	44.9%	325 (78.5%)	8 (1.9%)	25 (6.0%)	6 (1.4%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.9%)	47.2	648^th of 1061 public elementary schools	38.9%		56.1	515^th of 1067 public elementary schools	51.7%	133	48.2	48.3	50.8		41.8	31.0	60.3		70.7	56.9	$11,299	$761	$10,538
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	217 S Oakwood St	Tomah	54660	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 374-7081	78	5	15.1	59.0%	69 (88.5%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.7%)								(n/a)											$13,894	$1,239	$12,655
Wyeville Elementary	Public	K-5	225 W Tomah Rd	Wyeville	54660	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 374-7826	108	9	11.3	65.7%	80 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.0%)	37.5	756^th of 1061 public elementary schools	28.7%		43	683^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	36.0%	73	25.0	42.9	41.7		37.5	57.1	45.8		66.7	42.9	$12,681	$1,651	$11,030
Camp Douglas Elementary	Public	2-5	81 Junction St	Camp Douglas	54618	Juneau County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 374-7091	67	5	12.8	53.7%	60 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	2 (3.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	36.4	768^th of 1061 public elementary schools	27.6%		50.7	598^th of 1067 public elementary schools	44.0%	170	35.3	41.7	50.0		47.1	41.7	50.0		41.7	58.3	$12,474	$1,400	$11,073
Warrens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	409 Main St	Warrens	54666	Monroe County	Tomah Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 374-7800	133	9	14.7	55.6%	123 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	52.1	607^th of 1061 public elementary schools	42.8%		61.3	436^th of 1067 public elementary schools	59.1%	171	40.0	65.2	43.8		35.0	73.9	62.5		65.2	47.8	$12,870	$1,339	$11,530
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	28861 Highway 131 N	Ontario	54651	Vernon County	Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 337-4420	310	29	10.5	51.3%	249 (80.3%)	3 (1.0%)	51 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	56.4	546^th of 1061 public elementary schools	48.5%		70.6	287^th of 1067 public elementary schools	73.1%	259	43.2	52.4	60.6	61.1	50.0	45.2	69.7	63.9	69.1	59.5	$15,311	$2,115	$13,197
New Lisbon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	500 S Forest St	New Lisbon	53950	Juneau County	New Lisbon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 562-3700	334	28	12.0	54.8%	301 (90.1%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	19.6	889^th of 1061 public elementary schools	16.2%		26.3	853^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	20.1%	36	39.0	18.4	29.3	30.8	51.2	13.2	26.8	41.0	50.0	21.1	$11,954	$966	$10,988

Frequently Asked Questions about Tomah Area Montessori School

Is Tomah Area Montessori School a good school?

Tomah Area Montessori School ranks 346^th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tomah Area Montessori School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Tomah Area Montessori School.

What is the racial makeup of Tomah Area Montessori School?

Students at Tomah Area Montessori School are 83% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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