Very Good
#660 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 31% in state
Northstar Community Charter School
Middle School · Northwood School District · Minong, WI
A Northwood School District charter middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
N14463 Highway 53, Minong, WI 54859
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northstar Community Charter School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* 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
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northstar Community 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average484/100K
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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
$51,641
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Northwood School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northstar Community Charter School is listed in Northwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northstar Community Charter School
Northstar Community Charter School is a public middle school in Minong, WI, part of Northwood School District, serving approximately 30 students in grades 4th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northstar Community Charter School
What grades does Northstar Community Charter School serve?
Northstar Community Charter School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Northstar Community Charter School?
Northstar Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northstar Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northstar Community Charter School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northstar Community Charter School rank in WI?
Northstar Community Charter School ranks #660 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Northstar Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northstar Community 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 Northstar Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northstar Community Charter School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Northstar Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Northstar Community Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northstar Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Northstar Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northstar Community Charter School?
26.7% of students at Northstar Community 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washburn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (715) 466-2297
- Area population (ZIP 54859)
- 2,265
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 54859; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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