Excellent
#279 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 13% in state
Sugar Camp Elementary
Elementary School · Three Lakes School District · Rhinelander, WI
A Three Lakes School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4066 Camp Four Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501
- Math 67% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugar Camp Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sugar Camp Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,828/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rhinelander), 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
$68,602
Median home value
$194,900
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Three Lakes School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 166 | 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.
Three Lakes School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sugar Camp Elementary is listed in Three Lakes School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar Camp Elementary
Sugar Camp Elementary is a public elementary school in Rhinelander, WI, part of Three Lakes School District, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Sugar Camp Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar Camp Elementary
What grades does Sugar Camp Elementary serve?
Sugar Camp Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sugar Camp Elementary?
Sugar Camp Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Camp Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Camp Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugar Camp Elementary rank in WI?
Sugar Camp Elementary ranks #279 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Sugar Camp Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar Camp Elementary 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 Sugar Camp Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar Camp Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sugar Camp Elementary a charter school?
No, Sugar Camp Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugar Camp Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sugar Camp Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar Camp Elementary?
29.3% of students at Sugar Camp Elementary 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
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (715) 272-1105
- Area population (ZIP 54501)
- 21,096
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 54501; 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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