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Vesper Community Academy (Closed 2023)

6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vesper Community Academy ranks in the top 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 was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(17-18)
40-49%
44%
(17-18)
40-49%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend Vesper Community Academy?
77 students attend Vesper Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vesper Community Academy students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vesper Community Academy?
Vesper Community Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vesper Community Academy offer ?
Vesper Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vesper Community Academy part of?
Vesper Community Academy is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District.

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