Is Viroqua Area Montessori School a good school?

Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks 257 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Viroqua Area Montessori School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Viroqua Area Montessori School.

What is the racial makeup of Viroqua Area Montessori School?

Students at Viroqua Area Montessori School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Viroqua Area Montessori School

Summary:

Viroqua Area Montessori School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, with 145 students. The school is part of the Viroqua Area School District, which is ranked 115 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Viroqua Area Montessori School consistently outperforms the Viroqua Area School District and the state of Wisconsin in proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school had 100% proficiency rates in English Language Arts for 7th and 8th grades, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also excels in mathematics, social studies, and science, with proficiency rates well above the district and state levels. Additionally, the school's performance for male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students is particularly strong, ranking among the top Wisconsin elementary schools in these subgroups.

While Viroqua Area Montessori School has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past two school years, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2019-2020 to 16.0% in 2022-2023. The school's Montessori-based approach and higher per-student spending compared to the state average appear to be key factors in its academic success, outperforming the nearby Viroqua Elementary School, which is part of the same district. However, some nearby schools, such as Stoddard Elementary and La Farge Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance in certain areas, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665-1318

(608) 637-7071

District: Viroqua Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,795

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Asian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.73. (See more...)

Compare Details Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks better than 77.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.52. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (6.3%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Viroqua Area Montessori School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Viroqua Area Montessori School employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Viroqua Area Montessori School is $9,795.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Viroqua Area Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Viroqua Area Montessori School 257^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Viroqua Area Montessori School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Viroqua Area Montessori School 145^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Viroqua Area Montessori School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Viroqua Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Viroqua Area School District 115^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Viroqua Area Montessori School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2016	62.74	391^st	1075	63.6%
2017	69.27	312^th	1071	70.9%
2018	57.34	461^st	1025	55.0%
2019	85.19	74^th	1037	92.9%
2021	73.56	237^th	1050	77.4%
2022	70.10	284^th	1067	73.4%
2023	76.65	207^th	1067	80.6%
2024	73.73	257^th	1061	75.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.94	315^th	859	63.3%
2024	69.62	187^th	866	78.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	77.13	178^th	1002	82.2%
2022	60.37	415^th	1017	59.2%
2023	55.71	494^th	1010	51.1%
2024	57.74	486^th	1011	51.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	94.15	11^th	1002	98.9%
2022	65.29	333^rd	1017	67.3%
2023	65.00	348^th	1011	65.6%
2024	79.15	160^th	1012	84.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	71.47	160^th	718	77.7%
2021	82.97	77^th	699	89.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Viroqua Area Montessori School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	97.04	7^th	617	98.9%
2023	83.22	65^th	640	89.8%
2024	73.52	145^th	641	77.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.18	37^th	407	90.9%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Viroqua Area Montessori School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	46	2	0	1	1	50
2016	61	0	1	3	1	66
2017	82	0	1	2	0	85
2018	99	0	1	4	1	105
2019	105	0	2	5	1	113
2020	104	0	2	5	1	112
2021	105	0	2	4	2	113
2022	121	0	2	5	1	129
2023	131	0	2	10	2	145
2024	132	0	2	9	1	144

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Viroqua Area Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	50	n/a	n/a	46
2016	66	3.0	22.0	25.8
2017	85	4.0	21.2	23.5
2018	105	6.0	17.5	26.7
2019	113	5.4	20.7	35.4
2020	112	5.2	21.4	35.7
2021	113	5.5	20.3	35.4
2022	129	7.5	17.0	36.4
2023	145	9.3	15.4	32.4
2024	144	9.6	14.8	29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Viroqua Area Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	50	n/a	n/a	46
2016	66	3.0	22.0	25.8
2017	85	4.0	21.2	23.5
2018	105	6.0	17.5	26.7
2019	113	5.4	20.7	35.4
2020	112	5.2	21.4	35.7
2021	113	5.5	20.3	35.4
2022	129	7.5	17.0	36.4
2023	145	9.3	15.4	32.4
2024	144	9.6	14.8	29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Viroqua Area Montessori School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$306 (4.0%)	$7,372 (96.0%)	$7,679
2020	$272 (3.2%)	$8,209 (96.8%)	$8,481
2021	$609 (6.2%)	$9,186 (93.8%)	$9,795

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Viroqua Area Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 207^th of 1067 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	81.3	53.3	27.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	50.5	46.2	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	68.8	46.7	22.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	46.2	43.6	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	64.3	78.6	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	58.8	50	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	64.3	64.3
4th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	44.7	43.1	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	92.9	85.7	7.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Viroqua Area School District)	67.1	65.3	1.8%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	85.7	92.9	7.2%
4th Grade Science (Viroqua Area School District)	71.8	59.7	12%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	50	81.3	31.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Viroqua Area School District)	52.7	52.9	0.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area Montessori School)	33.3	43.8	10.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Viroqua Area School District)	47.3	51.4	4.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	145	28.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	131	24.8%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	32.4%	3%

Schools Near Viroqua Area Montessori School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Viroqua Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	115 N Education Ave	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 637-7071	291	30	9.8	48.8%	266 (91.4%)	4 (1.4%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	53.3	590^th of 1061 public elementary schools	44.4%		50.3	603^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	43.5%	13	50.0	63.6					42.6	47.0					66.7		60.6		$16,360	$2,340	$14,020
Viroqua Area Montessori School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	115 N Education Ave	Viroqua	54665	Vernon County	Viroqua Area School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 637-7071	144	10	14.8	29.9%	132 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	73.7	257^th of 1061 public elementary schools	75.8%		76.6	207^th of 1067 public elementary schools	80.6%	50	68.8	64.3	78.6	75.0	100.0	100.0	68.8	42.9	64.3	43.8	38.5	60.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	80.0	$9,795	$609	$9,186
Westby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	122 Nelson St	Westby	54667	Vernon County	Westby Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 634-0500	275	24	11.6	38.9%	252 (91.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.9%)	59	501^st of 1061 public elementary schools	52.8%		50.6	599^th of 1067 public elementary schools	43.9%	98	59.2	64.6					53.1	60.4					64.6		52.1		$14,247	$2,042	$12,205
Coon Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Lien St	Coon Valley	54623	Vernon County	Westby Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 452-3143	115	12	9.9	26.1%	110 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	29.7	816^th of 1061 public elementary schools	23.1%		52.4	580^th of 1067 public elementary schools	45.6%	236	52.4	37.5					47.6	31.3					43.8		31.3		$12,580	$1,286	$11,293
Prairie View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	E3245 County Road N	De Soto	54624	Vernon County	De Soto Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 648-2227	97	9	10.6	46.4%	93 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	27.6	831^st of 1061 public elementary schools	21.7%		34.8	774^th of 1067 public elementary schools	27.5%	57	31.6	26.7	23.1				47.4	33.3	23.1				80.0		40.0		$13,958	$1,227	$12,731
Kickapoo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	S6520 State Highway 131	Viola	54664	Richland County	Kickapoo Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 627-0159	212	18	11.8	59.0%	202 (95.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	27.9	827^th of 1061 public elementary schools	22.1%		29.3	822^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	23.0%	5	24.0	35.7	39.4				48.0	50.0	30.3				50.0		42.9		$14,333	$2,726	$11,608
La Farge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W Adams St	La Farge	54639	Vernon County	La Farge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 625-2400	93	10	9.1	49.5%	84 (90.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	59	502^nd of 1061 public elementary schools	52.7%		46.2	648^th of 1067 public elementary schools	39.3%	146	44.4	55.6	70.0				66.7	61.1	45.0				72.2		50.0		$17,687	$3,639	$14,049
Cashton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	436 Front St	Cashton	54619	Monroe County	Cashton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 654-7377	292	26	11.0	43.8%	254 (87.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	61	468^th of 1061 public elementary schools	55.9%		57.2	498^th of 1067 public elementary schools	53.3%	30	51.2	54.6	47.2				61.0	72.7	61.1				66.7		66.7		$12,615	$1,985	$10,629
Kickapoo Valley Forest School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	S3661 Hwy 131	La Farge	54639	Vernon County	La Farge School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 625-2888	54	4	13.5	42.6%	47 (87.0%)	1 (1.9%)	4 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)
North Crawford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	47050 County Road X	Soldiers Grove	54655	Crawford County	North Crawford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 624-5201	290	26	10.9	53.1%	263 (90.7%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	67.3	370^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.1%		47.3	634^th of 1067 public elementary schools	40.6%	264	65.0	51.7	57.7	45.5	47.6	39.3	75.0	75.9	61.5	50.0	42.9	39.3	82.8	53.6	69.0	39.3	$15,846	$1,828	$14,019

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