Excellent
#376 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 18% in state
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Eau Claire Area School District · Eau Claire, WI
An Eau Claire Area School District charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Cameron St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
- Math 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eau Claire), 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
$68,801
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–11 | 0.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Second Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St James ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 80 | 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.
Eau Claire Area School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School is listed in Eau Claire Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Eau Claire, WI, part of Eau Claire Area School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
What grades does Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School serve?
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School?
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School rank in WI?
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School ranks #376 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School?
32.5% of students at Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Eau Claire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (715) 852-6950
- Area population (ZIP 54703)
- 43,022
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 54703; 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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