Serving 20 students in grades 3-5, Creative Minds ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative Minds ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Creative Minds's student population of 20 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Creative Minds ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creative Minds is 0.19, 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
#53 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Minds's ranking?
Creative Minds is ranked #53 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Creative Minds often compared to?
Creative Mindsis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School, Minocqua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Creative Minds?
20 students attend Creative Minds.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Creative Minds students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Minds?
Creative Minds has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creative Minds offer ?
Creative Minds offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Creative Minds part of?
Creative Minds is part of Minocqua J1 School District.
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