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#1957 of 2,105 schools in WI
Iforward
School · Grantsburg School District · Grantsburg, WI
A Grantsburg School District charter school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
480 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840
- Math 11% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Iforward score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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
60.8%
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 Iforward 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,302/100K
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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
$63,988
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Grantsburg School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iforward is listed in Grantsburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iforward
Iforward is a public school in Grantsburg, WI, part of Grantsburg School District, serving approximately 881 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,957 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iforward
What grades does Iforward serve?
Iforward serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Iforward?
Iforward has an enrollment of approximately 881 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iforward?
The student-teacher ratio at Iforward is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iforward rank in WI?
Iforward ranks #1,957 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Iforward's MySchoolScout rating?
Iforward has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Iforward?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iforward has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Iforward a charter school?
Yes, Iforward is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Iforward a Title I school?
No, Iforward is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iforward?
60.8% of students at Iforward 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 881
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Burnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (715) 463-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 54840)
- 4,706
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 54840; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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