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#281 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 13% in state

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies

Elementary School · Waupun School District · Fox Lake, WI

A Waupun School District charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

200 S Depot St, Fox Lake, WI 53933

  • Math 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$12,216
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low140/100K

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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

$80,536

Median home value

$228,200

Median rent

$1,121/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53933; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.2 mi29Compare →
Randolph ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–55.0 mi211Compare →
Meadow View PrimaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–1Not available333Compare →
Rock River IntermediateEnrollment path unverified6.02–6Not available584Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Waupun School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies is listed in Waupun School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies is a public elementary school in Fox Lake, WI, part of Waupun School District, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies

What grades does School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies serve?

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies?

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies?

The student-teacher ratio at School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies rank in WI?

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies ranks #281 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies's MySchoolScout rating?

School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies a charter school?

Yes, School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies a Title I school?

No, School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies?

56.2% of students at School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies 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
105
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dodge County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 53933)
4,074
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
43.3
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 53933; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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