Serving 88 students in grades 6-8, Innovations Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovations Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Innovations Stem Academy's student population of 88 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Innovations Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovations Stem Academy is 0.33, 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
#216 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Innovations Stem Academy's ranking?
Innovations Stem Academy is ranked #216 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Innovations Stem Academy?
88 students attend Innovations Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Innovations Stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovations Stem Academy?
Innovations Stem Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovations Stem Academy offer ?
Innovations Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovations Stem Academy part of?
Innovations Stem Academy is part of Sparta Area School District.
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