Very Good
#818 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 39% in state
Innovations Stem Academy
Middle School · Sparta Area School District · Sparta, WI
A Sparta Area School District charter middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1225 N Water St, Sparta, WI 54656
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Innovations Stem Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 53% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.4%
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 Innovations Stem Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,445/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparta), 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
$70,605
Median home value
$201,400
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Meadowview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Sparta Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 10 | 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.
Sparta Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Innovations Stem Academy is listed in Sparta Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Innovations Stem Academy
Innovations Stem Academy is a public middle school in Sparta, WI, part of Sparta Area School District, serving approximately 88 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Innovations Stem Academy
What grades does Innovations Stem Academy serve?
Innovations Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Innovations Stem Academy?
Innovations Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations Stem Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Innovations Stem Academy rank in WI?
Innovations Stem Academy ranks #818 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Innovations Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Innovations Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Innovations Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Innovations Stem Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Innovations Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Innovations Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Innovations Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Innovations Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Innovations Stem Academy?
3.4% of students at Innovations Stem Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (608) 366-3497
- Area population (ZIP 54656)
- 18,068
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 54656; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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