Isthmus Montessori Academy Public vs WISE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Wisconsin, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Madison · Charter other · Grades PK–12
210 students
WISE Academy
Nekoosa · Charter other · Grades PK–12
218 students
| Measure | Isthmus Montessori Academy Public Madison, Wisconsin | WISE Academy Nekoosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 210 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 72.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Madison | Nekoosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WISE Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 31.2%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 72.7).
- •WISE Academy is the larger school with 218 students compared with 210.
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 Isthmus Montessori Academy Public better than WISE Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Isthmus Montessori Academy Public and WISE Academy?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Madison and Nekoosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public: 210. WISE Academy: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isthmus Montessori Academy Public and WISE Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is unranked and WISE Academy is unranked among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).