Very Good
#657 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 31% in state
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Mauston School District · Mauston, WI
A charter elementary school in Mauston, WI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
c/o Mauston School District 510 Grayside Ave, Mauston, WI 53948
- Math 28% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mauston Montessori Charter School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mauston 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,068/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mauston), 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
$58,534
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53948; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.0 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Grayside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–5 | 0.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lyndon Station ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 48 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mauston School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mauston Montessori Charter School is listed in Mauston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mauston Montessori Charter School
Mauston Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Mauston, WI, part of Mauston School District, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mauston Montessori Charter School
What grades does Mauston Montessori Charter School serve?
Mauston Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mauston Montessori Charter School?
Mauston Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mauston Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mauston Montessori Charter School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mauston Montessori Charter School rank in WI?
Mauston Montessori Charter School ranks #657 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Mauston Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mauston Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mauston Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mauston Montessori Charter School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Mauston Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Mauston 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 Mauston Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Mauston Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mauston Montessori Charter School?
51.0% of students at Mauston 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Juneau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (608) 847-5451
- Area population (ZIP 53948)
- 8,221
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 53948; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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