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#2084 of 2,105 schools in WI
21st Century Preparatory School
Elementary School · Racine Charter One Inc · Racine, WI
A Racine Charter One Inc charter elementary school where students score 53 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1220 Mound Ave, Racine, WI 53404
- Math 11% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 21st Century Preparatory School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 21st Century Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,714
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Thomas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Lighthouse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Wisconsin Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Siena Catholic Schools of RacinePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Racine Charter One Inc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
21st Century Preparatory School is listed in Racine Charter One Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 21st Century Preparatory School
21st Century Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Charter One Inc, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,084 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 21st Century Preparatory School
What grades does 21st Century Preparatory School serve?
21st Century Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend 21st Century Preparatory School?
21st Century Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Preparatory School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 21st Century Preparatory School rank in WI?
21st Century Preparatory School ranks #2,084 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is 21st Century Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
21st Century Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 21st Century Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 21st Century Preparatory School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is 21st Century Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, 21st Century Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is 21st Century Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, 21st Century Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 21st Century Preparatory School?
7.6% of students at 21st Century Preparatory School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Racine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (262) 598-0026
- Area population (ZIP 53404)
- 12,438
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53404; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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