D.C. Everest Idea School is a student-directed, project-based charter school in the D.C. Everest School District, Weston, Wisconsin, United States.
Serving 66 students in grades 6-12, D C Everest Idea School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D C Everest Idea School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
D C Everest Idea School's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Rankings
D C Everest Idea School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D C Everest Idea School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D C Everest Idea School's ranking?
D C Everest Idea School is ranked #704 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are D C Everest Idea School often compared to?
D C Everest Idea Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Bay Elementary School, Weston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of D C Everest Idea School?
The graduation rate of D C Everest Idea School is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend D C Everest Idea School?
66 students attend D C Everest Idea School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of D C Everest Idea School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D C Everest Idea School?
D C Everest Idea School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does D C Everest Idea School offer ?
D C Everest Idea School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is D C Everest Idea School part of?
D C Everest Idea School is part of D C Everest Area School District.
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