Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Catalyst Charter Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Catalyst Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Catalyst Charter Middle School?
69 students attend Catalyst Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Catalyst Charter Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catalyst Charter Middle School?
Catalyst Charter Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catalyst Charter Middle School offer ?
Catalyst Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Catalyst Charter Middle School part of?
Catalyst Charter Middle School is part of Ripon Area School District.
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