Tomah Area Montessori School

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:
346th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,035 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
African American:
6.1%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.57. (See more...)
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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 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...)
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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
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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...)
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Compare Tomah Area Montessori School employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomah Area Montessori School is $13,035, which is the 3rd 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 358th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.56 3rd 1050 99.7%
2022 73.42 242nd 1067 77.3%
2023 71.96 266th 1067 75.1%
2024 68.57 346th 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 397th 704 43.6%
2023 84.01 62nd 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.

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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 Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 35 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 44
2017 39 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 47
2018 48 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 57
2019 50 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 57
2020 41 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 48
2021 43 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 48
2022 57 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 66
2023 55 4 0 2 1 0 4 0 66

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 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area Montessori School)44.442.9
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tomah Area School District)30.633.2
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area Montessori School)55.614.3
 41.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomah Area School District)36.837.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5766
 15.8%
African American14
 300%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5055
 10%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%24.2%
 2.1%


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

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

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


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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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