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#2105 of 2,105 schools in WI
Based on limited data
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Kiel Area School District · Kiel, WI
A Kiel Area School District charter elementary school where students score 64 points below what's typical for similar communities.
416 Paine St, Kiel, WI 53042
- Math 6% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 41.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Between the Lakes Virtual Academy 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average303/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kiel), 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
$86,118
Median home value
$223,100
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Savior Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Zielanis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| New Holstein ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kiel Area School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is listed in Kiel Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Kiel, WI, part of Kiel Area School District, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 41.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,105 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
What grades does Between the Lakes Virtual Academy serve?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is 41.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Between the Lakes Virtual Academy rank in WI?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy ranks #2,105 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Between the Lakes Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.3 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 Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has 6% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Between the Lakes Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Between the Lakes Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Between the Lakes Virtual Academy?
4.8% of students at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 41.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Manitowoc County
- Phone
- (920) 894-5169
- Area population (ZIP 53042)
- 6,681
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 53042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24
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