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River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)

191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
River Crossing Charter School serves 13 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(12-13)
<50%
48%
(12-13)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend River Crossing Charter School?
13 students attend River Crossing Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of River Crossing Charter School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Crossing Charter School?
River Crossing Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Crossing Charter School offer ?
River Crossing Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is River Crossing Charter School part of?
River Crossing Charter School is part of Portage Community School District.

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