Summary:
The Wausau School District in Wisconsin is home to 14 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 241 out of 428 school districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. However, a closer look at the individual elementary schools reveals significant variation in academic performance, with some standout high-performing schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
Among the top-performing elementary schools in the district are Stettin Elementary, ranked 117 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, with consistently high test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. South Mountain Elementary and Rib Mountain Elementary also stand out, ranking 106 and 148 respectively and earning 5 and 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, some schools, such as Franklin Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, struggle academically, with less than 50% of students proficient or better in many subject areas.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower test scores. However, there are exceptions, such as Hewitt-Texas Elementary and the Wausau Area Montessori Charter School, which demonstrate high performance despite relatively high free and reduced lunch rates. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in educational outcomes across the Wausau School District.
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