Summary:
The city of Columbus, Wisconsin is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the data analysis, Columbus High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 120 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 97.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate, while outperforming the state and Columbus School District averages in several academic areas.
Another notable school is Discovery Charter School, which outperformed the district and state in 3rd-grade proficiency for English language arts and mathematics. The school also maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.9% compared to the district's elementary schools. In contrast, Columbus Elementary and Columbus Middle School showed more mixed academic performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding district and state averages, while others fell behind.
Across the district, there appears to be a potential correlation between the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and academic achievement, with Columbus High School, the school with the lowest percentage of such students, demonstrating the strongest academic results. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these variations could provide valuable insights to help improve educational outcomes for all students in the Columbus School District.
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