D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Sparta Montessori School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School Charter School
📍 429 N Black River Street, Sparta, WI 54656
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in Wisconsin
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
181
Students
enrolled
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%22/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −44 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+15 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (+4 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%45%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts62nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 429 N Black River Street
City Sparta
ZIP Code 54656
District 5514160
NCES School ID 551416003358
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54656

Understanding the community around Sparta Montessori School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,048
Per Capita Income $32,625
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $188,100
Median Rent $917
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sparta Montessori School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.4%
Hispanic/Latino 9.4%
Two or More Races 9.4%
Black 1.7%
American Indian 1.7%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 181
Teachers (FTE) 9.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sparta Montessori School?
Sparta Montessori School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sparta Montessori School?
Sparta Montessori School has 181 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Sparta Montessori School serve?
Sparta Montessori School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Sparta Montessori School receive per student?
Sparta Montessori School receives $16,874 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sparta Montessori School in 54656 ▼
Avg Home Value
$285,263
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+10.5%
% Renters
29.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026