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Charter elementary school · North Fond Du Lac School District · North Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind rates 4.6, below most North Fond Du Lac School District elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.6this school

4.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the North Fond Du Lac School District median is 6.5.

#1,825 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin · North Fond Du Lac School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.5 · Based on limited data

The brief

A North Fond Du Lac School District charter elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,825 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin and 4 of 5 in North Fond Du Lac School District.

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math28%25 points below the Wisconsin average of 53%Grades 4–8 · 36 students tested · 2025 FORWARD
Reading24%28 points below the Wisconsin average of 52%Grades 4–8 · 36 students tested · 2025 FORWARD
In 2025, 28% of students were proficient in math and 24% in reading, against Wisconsin averages of 53% and 52%.2025 FORWARD; 10 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
3.6
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.2
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (2025 FORWARD) · reading/ELA 24% (2025 FORWARD).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 54937; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$79,212
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
54
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
700/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for North Fond Du Lac. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (North Fond Du Lac), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  9. Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mindthis school
    4.6
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and eight rate higher than Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind serve?

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?

The student-teacher ratio at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind rank in WI?

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind ranks #1,825 of 2,109 schools in WI.

What is Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind's MySchoolScout rating?

Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind has 28% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).

Is Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind a charter school?

Yes, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind a Title I school?

No, Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind?

47.5% of students at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
59
Student-teacher ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Fond du Lac County
Rank in district
#4 of 5
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$14,061
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 54937)
21,877
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
46.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.