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#782 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 37% in state

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin

School · Barron Area School District · Barron, WI

A Barron Area School District charter school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

Barron High 1050 E Woodland Ave, Barron, WI 54812

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$17,110

Students at Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,882

Median home value

$163,500

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Barron Area School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$17,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin is listed in Barron Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin is a public school in Barron, WI, part of Barron Area School District, serving approximately 30 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin

What grades does Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin serve?

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin?

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin?

The student-teacher ratio at Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin rank in WI?

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin ranks #782 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin's MySchoolScout rating?

Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin a charter school?

Yes, Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin a Title I school?

No, Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin?

56.7% of students at Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barron County
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54812)
6,078
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 54812; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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