Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Directions Learning Community ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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New Directions Learning Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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New Directions Learning Community's student population of 257 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
New Directions Learning Community ranks within the top 1% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Directions Learning Community is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1991 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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New Directions Learning Community is ranked #12 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are New Directions Learning Community often compared to?
New Directions Learning Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Park Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend New Directions Learning Community?
257 students attend New Directions Learning Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Directions Learning Community students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Directions Learning Community?
New Directions Learning Community has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Directions Learning Community offer ?
New Directions Learning Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Directions Learning Community part of?
New Directions Learning Community is part of Kaukauna Area School District.
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