Serving 10 students in grades 6-12, Upgrade Media Arts Schools ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upgrade Media Arts Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Upgrade Media Arts Schools's student population of 10 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upgrade Media Arts Schools is 0.18, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
90%
9%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Upgrade Media Arts Schools?
10 students attend Upgrade Media Arts Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Upgrade Media Arts Schools students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upgrade Media Arts Schools?
Upgrade Media Arts Schools has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upgrade Media Arts Schools offer ?
Upgrade Media Arts Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Upgrade Media Arts Schools part of?
Upgrade Media Arts Schools is part of Upgrade Media Arts Schools Inc School District.
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