Innovations STEM Academy vs One City Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovations STEM Academy
Sparta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
One City Preparatory Academy
Monona · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
99 students
| Measure | Innovations STEM Academy Sparta, Wisconsin | One City Preparatory Academy Monona, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 359 | #265 of 359 |
| National rank | #3735 of 15,369 | #9131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 90 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Sparta | Monona |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 43.2).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 72.7%).
- •One City Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 18.0).
- •One City Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 99 students compared with 90.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Innovations STEM Academy better than One City Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Innovations STEM Academy and One City Preparatory Academy?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Monona in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovations STEM Academy: 90. One City Preparatory Academy: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovations STEM Academy and One City Preparatory Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Innovations STEM Academy is 70th of 359 and One City Preparatory Academy is 265th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).