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#756 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 36% in state

D C Everest Idea School

High School · D C Everest Area School District · Weston, WI

A D C Everest Area School District charter high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4704 Camp Phillips Rd, Weston, WI 54476

  • Math 47% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$12,829
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at D C Everest Idea School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where D C Everest Idea 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low202/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$76,132

Median home value

$211,300

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54476; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
D C Everest HighEnrollment path unverified4.610–121.6 mi1,364Compare →
D C Everest Junior HighEnrollment path unverified4.88–91.9 mi853Compare →
Wausau Area Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–123.6 mi175Compare →
East HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–124.8 mi897Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

D C Everest Area School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 12
District spending per student
$12,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

D C Everest Idea School is listed in D C Everest Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About D C Everest Idea School

D C Everest Idea School is a public high school in Weston, WI, part of D C Everest Area School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

What's said publicly about D C Everest Idea School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

D.C. Everest Idea School is a charter school located in Weston, Wisconsin, within the D.C. Everest School District 2. The school operates as a student-directed, project-based institution 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about D C Everest Idea School

What grades does D C Everest Idea School serve?

D C Everest Idea School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend D C Everest Idea School?

D C Everest Idea School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Idea School?

The student-teacher ratio at D C Everest Idea School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does D C Everest Idea School rank in WI?

D C Everest Idea School ranks #756 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is D C Everest Idea School's MySchoolScout rating?

D C Everest Idea 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 D C Everest Idea School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, D C Everest Idea School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is D C Everest Idea School a charter school?

Yes, D C Everest Idea School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is D C Everest Idea School a Title I school?

No, D C Everest Idea School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D C Everest Idea School?

25.8% of students at D C Everest Idea 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Marathon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 54476)
19,305
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
40.6
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 54476; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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