Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cataract Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sparta Area School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cataract Elementary School?
61 students attend Cataract Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cataract Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cataract Elementary School?
Cataract Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cataract Elementary School offer ?
Cataract Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cataract Elementary School part of?
Cataract Elementary School is part of Sparta Area School District.
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