Excellent
#16 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Chain Exploration Center
Elementary School · Waupaca School District · Waupaca, WI
A Waupaca School District charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
N3160 Silver Lake Dr, Waupaca, WI 54981
- Math 72% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chain Exploration Center score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* 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
25.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chain Exploration Center 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waupaca), 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
$76,821
Median home value
$204,100
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54981; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waupaca Community 4-year Old KindergartenEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 0.0 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Tomorrow's ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Waupaca Learning Center ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 620 | 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.
Waupaca School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chain Exploration Center is listed in Waupaca School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chain Exploration Center
Chain Exploration Center is a public elementary school in Waupaca, WI, part of Waupaca School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chain Exploration Center
What grades does Chain Exploration Center serve?
Chain Exploration Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Chain Exploration Center?
Chain Exploration Center has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain Exploration Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chain Exploration Center is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chain Exploration Center rank in WI?
Chain Exploration Center ranks #16 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Chain Exploration Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Chain Exploration Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Chain Exploration Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chain Exploration Center has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Chain Exploration Center a charter school?
Yes, Chain Exploration Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chain Exploration Center a Title I school?
No, Chain Exploration Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chain Exploration Center?
25.6% of students at Chain Exploration Center 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
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Waupaca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (715) 258-4151
- Area population (ZIP 54981)
- 15,064
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 54981; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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