Central Oaks Academy

Summary:

Central Oaks Academy is a public charter virtual elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, with 116 students. The school is part of the Wisconsin Rapids School District, which is ranked 281 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the district, Central Oaks Academy has consistently underperformed the Wisconsin Rapids School District and the state of Wisconsin in standardized test scores across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 33.33% compared to the district's 53.82% and the state's 52.07%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 33.33% to 75% across grade levels, compared to the district's 50.37% to 59.75% and the state's 53.29% to 56.58%. Central Oaks Academy's performance on social studies and science assessments is also below the district and state averages.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District, Central Oaks Academy consistently ranks lower in terms of statewide school rankings and performance on standardized tests. The nearby THINK Academy-Together Helping INspire Kids, which is also part of the Wisconsin Rapids School District, outperforms Central Oaks Academy across multiple metrics, including test scores, student-teacher ratios, and chronic absenteeism rates. As a virtual charter school, Central Oaks Academy may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, as evidenced by its high student-teacher ratios, fluctuating dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism issues.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual PK, KG-8

 311 Lincoln Street
       Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54494


(715) 424-6768

District: Wisconsin Rapids School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
574th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,130 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Oaks Academy ranks worse than 54.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central Oaks Academy ranks worse than 80.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.57. (See more...)
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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 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 Central Oaks Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Oaks Academy is 16.3. 7 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Oaks Academy is $6,130, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Oaks Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Oaks Academy 574th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Central Oaks Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Central Oaks Academy 514th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Central Oaks Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Wisconsin Rapids School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Rapids School District 281st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Oaks Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.59 578th 1037 44.3%
2021 53.50 531st 1050 49.4%
2022 58.89 470th 1067 56.0%
2023 63.12 409th 1067 61.7%
2024 54.44 574th 1061 45.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.48 366th 874 58.1%
2021 67.59 200th 847 76.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.90 615th 1002 38.6%
2021 54.07 480th 1004 52.2%
2022 53.65 507th 1017 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.98 484th 1002 51.7%
2021 51.84 543rd 1003 45.9%
2022 57.14 452nd 1017 55.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.39 469th 704 33.4%
2023 25.18 588th 715 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Oaks Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.72 416th 594 30.0%
2021 55.56 270th 613 56.0%
2022 62.71 203rd 617 67.1%
2023 20.28 529th 640 17.3%
2024 26.57 514th 641 19.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.30 240th 437 45.1%
2022 58.83 125th 421 70.3%
2023 17.72 436th 439 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.49 113th 499 77.4%
2024 10.68 488th 520 6.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.89 284th 574 50.5%
2022 71.67 122nd 576 78.8%
2023 22.07 470th 579 18.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.43 237th 572 58.6%
2022 48.51 312th 577 45.9%
2023 13.41 531st 591 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Central Oaks Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.95 170th 393 56.7%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Central Oaks Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 161 4 0 2 1 0 12 0 180
2020 164 1 1 1 1 0 10 0 178
2021 415 5 17 25 7 0 18 0 487
2022 158 2 2 7 3 0 5 0 177
2023 106 3 1 0 2 0 4 0 116
2024 84 2 1 3 2 0 5 0 97

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 Central Oaks Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 180 3.7 48.1 41.1
2020 178 4.1 43.4 34.8
2021 487 9.5 51.2 50.7
2022 177 5.9 29.8 54.2
2023 116 5.8 19.9 48.3
2024 97 5.9 16.3 43.3

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 Central Oaks Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 180 3.7 48.1 41.1
2020 178 4.1 43.4 34.8
2021 487 9.5 51.2 50.7
2022 177 5.9 29.8 54.2
2023 116 5.8 19.9 48.3
2024 97 5.9 16.3 43.3

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 Central Oaks Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $160 (2.7%) $5,774 (97.3%) $5,934
2020 $156 (2.6%) $5,938 (97.4%) $6,094
2021 $433 (7.1%) $5,697 (92.9%) $6,130

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Oaks Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 578th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 409th of 1067 Elementary schools
 17.4%
Ranks 416th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 529th of 640 Middle schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Oaks Academy)38.933.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)35.128.2
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Oaks Academy)36.816.7
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)40.945.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Oaks Academy)50100
 50%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)36.939.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Oaks Academy)42.9100
 57.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)3447.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Central Oaks Academy)57.1100
 42.9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids School District)46.761.7
 15%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Central Oaks Academy)57.1100
 42.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids School District)50.153
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Oaks Academy)53.925
 28.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)41.234.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Oaks Academy)38.525
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)44.451.4
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Oaks Academy)44.460
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)39.439.7
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Oaks Academy)44.440
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)51.444.6
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Oaks Academy)42.938.5
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)51.337.8
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Oaks Academy)42.97.7
 35.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)4628.3
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Oaks Academy)022.2
 22.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)35.824.3
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Oaks Academy)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)30.616.3
 14.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Central Oaks Academy)2027.8
 7.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids School District)63.461.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Central Oaks Academy)4016.7
 23.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids School District)67.845.9
 22%
   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 Students180116
 35.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White161106
 34.2%
Two or More Races124
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%48.3%
 7.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Central Oaks Academy.

Students at Central Oaks Academy are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Central Oaks Academy ranks 574th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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