Is Wausau Area Montessori Charter School a good school?

Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks 327 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Wausau Area Montessori Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?

Students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School are 81% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Summary:

Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Wausau, Wisconsin, with 94 students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking ranging from 183 to 719 out of over 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance has improved, ranking 327 out of 1,061 schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the Wausau School District and the state of Wisconsin, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School generally outperforms in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, but underperforms in Mathematics. The school's performance for female students is relatively strong, ranking 121 out of 1,011 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 4-star rating. However, the school's performance for male students is weaker, ranking 417 out of 1,012 schools with a 3-star rating.

Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.7% in 2018-2019 to 25.3% in 2021-2022. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2% in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average and the Wausau School District average. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has ranged from $8,715 to $13,096 over the past few years, which is generally higher than the spending at nearby Rib Mountain Elementary, Stettin Elementary, and other Wausau School District elementary schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403-2317

(715) 261-0795

District: Wausau School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,096

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Asian:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 5^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wausau School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.61. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wausau School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (10.6%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is 13.6. 8 elementary schools in the Wausau School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wausau Area Montessori Charter School employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is $13,096. 9 elementary schools in the Wausau School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wausau Area Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau Area Montessori Charter School 327^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Wausau Area Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2007	55.69	395^th	689	42.7%
2008	42.98	743^rd	1021	27.2%
2009	49.78	639^th	1030	38.0%
2010	59.12	496^th	1045	52.5%
2011	48.51	699^th	1046	33.2%
2012	42.81	781^st	1045	25.3%
2013	55.05	538^th	1053	48.9%
2014	75.45	183^rd	1061	82.8%
2015	54.23	574^th	1076	46.7%
2016	54.81	518^th	1075	51.8%
2017	39.80	719^th	1071	32.9%
2018	56.57	472^nd	1025	54.0%
2019	56.54	479^th	1037	53.8%
2021	48.55	608^th	1050	42.1%
2022	68.50	310^th	1067	70.9%
2023	53.30	562^nd	1067	47.3%
2024	69.61	327^th	1061	69.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.63	271^st	874	69.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.44	425^th	997	57.4%
2019	61.84	388^th	1002	61.3%
2023	62.92	377^th	1010	62.7%
2024	81.01	121^st	1011	88.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.22	425^th	997	57.4%
2019	52.19	513^th	1002	48.8%
2023	53.10	532^nd	1011	47.4%
2024	62.02	417^th	1012	58.8%

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Rank History for White students at Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.66	365^th	718	49.2%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Excellent school where student social-emotional growth is valued as much as academic achievement. The staff are very responsive to student and parent needs. Students are treated and valued as individuals. Montessori method is followed with an emphasis on school community and fun in learning. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	28	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	29
2007	46	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	50
2008	67	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	73
2009	67	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	73
2010	53	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	59
2011	39	1	3	1	0	0	5	49
2012	53	2	2	1	0	0	2	60
2013	68	1	3	1	0	0	1	74
2014	70	1	3	1	1	0	3	79
2015	83	1	3	4	1	0	4	96
2016	94	3	6	7	0	0	5	115
2017	113	1	6	9	0	0	9	138
2018	104	0	5	7	0	0	11	127
2019	85	0	6	7	0	0	12	110
2020	91	0	5	7	0	0	11	114
2021	59	0	4	4	0	0	5	72
2022	73	0	2	5	0	0	9	89
2023	76	0	4	4	0	0	10	94

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 Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
2007	50	3.2	15.6	12
2008	73	4.4	16.6	12.3
2009	73	4.9	14.9	9.6
2010	59	5.0	11.8	16.9
2011	49	4.7	10.4	26.5
2012	60	3.4	17.6	46.7
2013	74	4.4	16.5	41.9
2014	79	4.3	18.0	34.2
2015	96	n/a	n/a	37.5
2016	115	6.0	19.1	27
2017	138	6.7	20.5	21
2018	127	7.1	17.7	18.9
2019	110	7.4	14.7	33.6
2020	114	6.6	17.2	28.9
2021	72	6.1	11.8	33.3
2022	89	6.8	12.9	37.1
2023	94	6.8	13.6	34

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 Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	29	2.0	14.5	n/a
2007	50	3.2	15.6	12
2008	73	4.4	16.6	12.3
2009	73	4.9	14.9	9.6
2010	59	5.0	11.8	16.9
2011	49	4.7	10.4	26.5
2012	60	3.4	17.6	46.7
2013	74	4.4	16.5	41.9
2014	79	4.3	18.0	34.2
2015	96	n/a	n/a	37.5
2016	115	6.0	19.1	27
2017	138	6.7	20.5	21
2018	127	7.1	17.7	18.9
2019	110	7.4	14.7	33.6
2020	114	6.6	17.2	28.9
2021	72	6.1	11.8	33.3
2022	89	6.8	12.9	37.1
2023	94	6.8	13.6	34

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 Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$786 (7.7%)	$9,371 (92.3%)	$10,158
2020	$171 (2.0%)	$8,543 (98.0%)	$8,715
2021	$244 (1.9%)	$12,852 (98.1%)	$13,096

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wausau Area Montessori Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 479^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 562^nd of 1067 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	40	41.2	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)	37.4	40.2	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	45	47.1	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)	47.3	53.6	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	47.4	50	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)	43.6	46.4	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	31.6	25	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)	36.5	48.7	12.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	68.4	75	6.6%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)	55.9	59	3.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	57.9	62.5	4.6%
4th Grade Science (Wausau School District)	53.6	53.7	0.1%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	60	61.5	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)	39.2	43.5	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wausau Area Montessori Charter School)	50	30.8	19.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)	46.1	49.5	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	94	14.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	76	10.6%
Two or More Races	12	10	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	34%	0.4%

Schools Near Wausau Area Montessori Charter 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
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3101 N 13th St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 261-0795	94	7	13.6	34.0%	76 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.6%)	69.6	327^th of 1061 public elementary schools	69.2%		53.3	562^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	47.3%	235	64.7	58.8	55.6	83.3	58.8	47.1	44.4	83.3	100.0	82.4	$13,096	$244	$12,852
Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	1509 N 5th St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0000	202	20	10.3	71.8%	98 (48.5%)	5 (2.5%)	31 (15.3%)	42 (20.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.4%)	26.4	841^st of 1061 public elementary schools	20.7%		26.5	850^th of 1067 public elementary schools	20.3%	9	50.0	40.7	38.7		50.0	22.2	29.0		44.4	25.9	$16,355	$1,222	$15,133
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4303 Troy St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0030	480	29	16.6	40.4%	345 (71.9%)	7 (1.5%)	15 (3.1%)	73 (15.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.1%)	41.8	710^th of 1061 public elementary schools	33.1%		45.7	653^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	38.8%	57	49.3	50.0	42.2		45.8	55.4	51.6		54.1	41.9	$11,739	$745	$10,993
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W Randolph St	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0175	384	32	12.0	61.5%	173 (45.1%)	8 (2.1%)	26 (6.8%)	135 (35.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.7%)	68.6	342^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	67.8%		67.7	330^th of 1067 public elementary schools	69.1%	12	57.1	68.2	45.2		81.0	72.7	59.5		77.3	56.8	$15,122	$1,201	$13,920
Hawthorn Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Kickbusch St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0045	232	21	11.0	62.9%	118 (50.9%)	13 (5.6%)	33 (14.2%)	40 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.1%)	42.9	698^th of 1061 public elementary schools	34.2%		38.8	723^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	32.2%	25	57.7	38.1	52.9		69.2	33.3	44.4		52.4	38.1	$17,049	$1,559	$15,491
Grant Elementary	Public	K-5	500 N 4th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0190	181	16	11.1	63.5%	66 (36.5%)	5 (2.8%)	12 (6.6%)	74 (40.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.7%)	38.3	747^th of 1061 public elementary schools	29.6%		36	758^th of 1067 public elementary schools	29.0%	11	57.1	51.9	25.0		53.6	44.4	30.0		48.2	48.2	$16,556	$1,394	$15,162
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	720 S 6th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0965	209	24	8.6	70.8%	70 (33.5%)	7 (3.3%)	38 (18.2%)	69 (33.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.5%)	28.4	823^rd of 1061 public elementary schools	22.4%		36.3	754^th of 1067 public elementary schools	29.3%	69	34.3	51.4	28.6		31.4	42.9	20.0		57.1	48.6	$20,631	$1,574	$19,056
G D Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1018 S 12th Ave	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0950	539	35	15.2	49.2%	295 (54.7%)	11 (2.0%)	24 (4.5%)	160 (29.7%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.0%)	22.8	865^th of 1061 public elementary schools	18.5%		32.4	791^st of 1067 public elementary schools	25.9%	74	44.9	17.7	34.0		60.0	33.3	29.8		31.4	29.4	$11,890	$742	$11,148
John Marshall Elementary	Public	K-5	1918 Lamont St	Wausau	54403	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 261-0060	225	20	11.3	52.9%	139 (61.8%)	8 (3.6%)	25 (11.1%)	34 (15.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	41.7	712^th of 1061 public elementary schools	32.9%		42.7	689^th of 1067 public elementary schools	35.4%	23	52.9	42.5	44.7		64.7	48.8	47.4		48.8	43.9	$15,288	$905	$14,383
Rib Mountain Elementary	Public	K-5	2701 Robin Ln	Wausau	54401	Marathon County	Wausau School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 261-0220	206	15	13.7	30.1%	152 (73.8%)	3 (1.5%)	6 (2.9%)	36 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	81.1	148^th of 1061 public elementary schools	86.1%		83.9	115^th of 1067 public elementary schools	89.2%	33	70.8	69.7	75.0		83.3	72.7	86.4		72.7	57.6	$14,259	$311	$13,949

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