Very Good
#660 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 31% in state
Northstar Community Charter School
Middle School · Northwood School District
N14463 Highway 53, Minong, WI 54859
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.5
Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.5
Grades
4th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#660 of 2,105
In Minong
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
Northwood School District
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Northstar Community Charter School
Northstar Community Charter School is a public middle school in Minong, WI, part of Northwood School District. Northstar Community Charter School serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Northstar Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Northstar Community Charter School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Northstar Community Charter School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Northstar Community Charter School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Northstar Community Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Northstar Community Charter School — Students at Northstar Community Charter School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Northstar Community Charter School Compares
See how Northstar Community Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
N14463 Highway 53, Minong, WI 54859
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northstar Community Charter School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Hayward Middle (rated 7.7/10, 18.0 miles away, in nearby Hayward), with a very similar rating. Another option is Northwestern Middle (rated 7.6/10, 29.7 miles away, in nearby Poplar), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Spooner Middle (rated 7.4/10, 23.1 miles away, in nearby Spooner), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Minong, see our Minong schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 30.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood High/Middle Minong | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Northwood Elementary Minong | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Northwood Virtual Charter School Minong | 0.0 mi | — |
| Solon Springs School Solon Springs | 13.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School Solon Springs | 13.1 mi | — |
| Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter Solon Springs | 13.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Eagles Academy Solon Springs | 13.1 mi | — |
| Spooner High Spooner | 22.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Spooner Elementary Spooner | 22.4 mi | 8.0 |
| ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Spooner | 23.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Spooner Middle Spooner | 23.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Hayward Middle Hayward | 18.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Hayward High Hayward | 18.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Northern Waters Environmental School Hayward | 18.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Hayward Primary Hayward | 18.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Hayward Intermediate Hayward | 18.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning Hayward | 19.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Northwestern Elementary Poplar | 29.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Northwestern Middle Poplar | 29.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Shell Lake Primary (K-2) Shell Lake | 30.1 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 54859 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,641
Median Home Value
$207,600
Median Rent
$888/mo
Population
2,265
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Median Age
53.3
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|---|---|
| Weston Jr High School Cazenovia, WI | 7.5 |
| Birchwood Middle Birchwood, WI | 7.9 |
| Central Wisconsin STEM Academy Nekoosa, WI | 7.1 |
| School of Options and Applied Research Middle Land O' Lakes, WI | 6.9 |
| Wauzeka Middle Wauzeka, WI | 8.2 |
| ALBANY HILLS AMISH SCHOOL Mondovi, WI | — |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 26.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washburn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (715) 466-2297
Resources & Links
District
Northwood School District- District Enrollment
- 328
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,463
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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