Very Good
#762 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 36% in state
Core Knowledge Charter School
Elementary School · Verona Area School District · Verona, WI
A Verona Area School District charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Richard Street, Verona, WI 53593
- Math 77% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Core Knowledge Charter School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Core Knowledge 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated712/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Verona), 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
$135,699
Median home value
$464,700
Median rent
$1,530/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53593; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Century SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Verona Area International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Sugar Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Country View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Verona Area School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Core Knowledge Charter School is listed in Verona Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Core Knowledge Charter School
Core Knowledge Charter School is a public elementary school in Verona, WI, part of Verona Area School District, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #762 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Core Knowledge Charter School
What grades does Core Knowledge Charter School serve?
Core Knowledge Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Core Knowledge Charter School?
Core Knowledge Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Core Knowledge Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Core Knowledge Charter School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Core Knowledge Charter School rank in WI?
Core Knowledge Charter School ranks #762 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Core Knowledge Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Core Knowledge Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Core Knowledge Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Core Knowledge Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Core Knowledge Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Core Knowledge Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Core Knowledge Charter School a Title I school?
No, Core Knowledge Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Core Knowledge Charter School?
14.1% of students at Core Knowledge 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (608) 845-4130
- Area population (ZIP 53593)
- 29,479
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 53593; 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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