Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chain Exploration Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chain Exploration Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Chain Exploration Center's student population of 139 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Chain Exploration Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chain Exploration Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Waupaca School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chain Exploration Center's ranking?
Chain Exploration Center is ranked #280 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Chain Exploration Center?
139 students attend Chain Exploration Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chain Exploration Center students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chain Exploration Center?
Chain Exploration Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chain Exploration Center offer ?
Chain Exploration Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chain Exploration Center part of?
Chain Exploration Center is part of Waupaca School District.
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