The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Social studies. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter serves students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the Solon Springs community. This is a public charter school, so it is tuition-free and open to area families, but it operates with a specific educational approach. The school is part of the Solon Springs School District, a small rural district in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
The setting is deeply rural. Solon Springs is a small village surrounded by lakes and forests, with a history tied to the lumber industry and mineral springs. The community is quiet and primarily residential, with limited commercial activity. Outdoor recreation, including camping, hiking, and access to Upper St. Croix Lake, is a central feature of the area. Many residents commute to the Duluth or Superior area for work, which is a short drive away. Property values in the area have seen a meaningful increase in recent years. The school itself is likely a focal point of the community, given the village's small size.
A substantial share of students at Eagles' Wings qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is common for schools serving rural areas with modest household incomes. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with very small numbers of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or Hispanic.
The school's academic performance, as measured by Wisconsin's Forward Exam, shows a mixed picture across grades and subjects, a pattern typical of small schools where a few students can shift results noticeably. In fourth grade, for example, a significant majority of students met or exceeded the state standard in social studies, a strong result. In sixth grade, a large majority of students reached proficiency in math, the highest math result in the school. In English language arts, results clustered around half of students meeting the standard across most tested grades.
Softer spots appear in math for grades three, four, and five, and in fourth-grade science, where proficiency rates were lower. In a school this size, these figures represent small numbers of students, so single-year results may not fully capture the school's overall effectiveness. A parent may want to discuss these specific areas with the school to understand what supports are in place.
The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint relative to the other districts in Douglas County. This means that, taken as a whole, the school's test results are on the stronger side when compared with its county peers. The comparison set is a small one, comprising just three school systems in the county.
Because this is a prekindergarten through sixth grade school, there is no high school graduation rate to report. That is not a gap in data; it simply reflects the school's grade band. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism and on the share of students receiving special education services or identified as English learners were not available in the sources used here. A parent who wants that information should ask the school or the district directly.
The district has reported no major recent changes, such as referendums, tax shifts, or curriculum overhauls, that would be of lasting interest to a parent. This suggests stability in the operations a family would encounter.
For a family that values a Montessori educational approach, this school provides that option in the public system. The Montessori method is centered on student-directed learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. A parent should confirm with the school how faithfully the model is implemented, since charter schools vary in their adherence to program models. For a family seeking a small, rural school where their child would be part of a close-knit community, and where the Montessori philosophy is a direct draw, Eagles' Wings is a fitting option. A family looking for a broader array of program offerings typically found in larger schools, such as advanced coursework or specialized electives, would not find those here due to the school's grade range and size.
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