Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)'s student population of 70 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 Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) is 0.12, 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
#1021 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)'s ranking?
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) is ranked #1021 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)?
70 students attend Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)?
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) offer ?
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) part of?
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) is part of Northland Pines School District.
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