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#1224 of 2,105 schools in WI

Shapiro Stem Academy

Elementary School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI

An Oshkosh Area School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1050 W 18th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  • Math 29% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$15,676
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Shapiro Stem Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Shapiro 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,685/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oshkosh), 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

$64,548

Median home value

$163,900

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.9 mi317Compare →
Ready 4 Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK1.1 mi534Compare →
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.2 mi245Compare →
Lourdes Academy Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–41.2 mi232Compare →

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.

Oshkosh Area School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#6 of 21
District spending per student
$15,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shapiro Stem Academy is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shapiro Stem Academy

Shapiro Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 206 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shapiro Stem Academy

What grades does Shapiro Stem Academy serve?

Shapiro Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Shapiro Stem Academy?

Shapiro Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shapiro Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Shapiro Stem Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shapiro Stem Academy rank in WI?

Shapiro Stem Academy ranks #1,224 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Shapiro Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Shapiro Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Shapiro Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shapiro Stem Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shapiro Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Shapiro Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shapiro Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Shapiro Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shapiro Stem Academy?

50.5% of students at Shapiro 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 54902)
21,982
Area average commute
16.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 54902; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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