Serving 142 students in grades 7-12, Point Of Discovery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Point Of Discovery School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Of Discovery School is 0.22, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Point Of Discovery School?
142 students attend Point Of Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Point Of Discovery School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Of Discovery School?
Point Of Discovery School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Point Of Discovery School offer ?
Point Of Discovery School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Point Of Discovery School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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