Very Good
#864 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 41% in state
Barron Area Montessori School
Elementary School · Barron Area School District · Almena, WI
A charter elementary school in Almena, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 86, Almena, WI 54805
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barron Area Montessori School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barron Area Montessori 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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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
$62,917
Median home value
$171,200
Median rent
$664/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Advanced Learning Academy of WisconsinCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Ridgeland-dallas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barron Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Barron Area Montessori School is listed in Barron Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barron Area Montessori School
Barron Area Montessori School is a public elementary school in Almena, WI, part of Barron Area School District, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barron Area Montessori School
What grades does Barron Area Montessori School serve?
Barron Area Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Barron Area Montessori School?
Barron Area Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barron Area Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barron Area Montessori School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barron Area Montessori School rank in WI?
Barron Area Montessori School ranks #864 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Barron Area Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barron Area Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Barron Area Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barron Area Montessori School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Barron Area Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Barron Area Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Barron Area Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Barron Area Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barron Area Montessori School?
65.4% of students at Barron Area Montessori 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Barron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (715) 357-3263
- Area population (ZIP 54805)
- 1,662
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 54805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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