Capitol West Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
13%
Black
(19-20)93%
9%
White
(19-20)1%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Capitol West Academy Agency 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Capitol West Academy?
280 students attend Capitol West Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Capitol West Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Capitol West Academy offer ?
Capitol West Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Capitol West Academy part of?
Capitol West Academy is part of Capitol West Academy Agency School District.
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