Serving 427 students in grades 4-8, Cunningham Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Cunningham Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1859 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
23%
9%
White
29%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham Intermediate's ranking?
Cunningham Intermediate is ranked #1859 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cunningham Intermediate?
427 students attend Cunningham Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cunningham Intermediate students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cunningham Intermediate?
Cunningham Intermediate has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cunningham Intermediate offer ?
Cunningham Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cunningham Intermediate part of?
Cunningham Intermediate is part of Beloit School District.
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