Summary:
The Whitewater Unified School District in Wisconsin is home to three elementary schools: Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Lakeview Elementary. While the district as a whole faces some academic challenges, Washington Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area.
Washington Elementary has the highest statewide ranking, earning a 3-star rating and ranking 526 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools. The school also boasts the highest proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels, significantly outperforming the other two schools and the district/state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 57.14% of 3rd graders at Washington Elementary were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 36% and 45.1% respectively at Lincoln Elementary.
The data also reveals disparities in resources and demographics across the three schools. Lakeview Elementary, the smallest school, receives the most resources per student, with the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio. Meanwhile, Lincoln Elementary, the largest school, serves the highest proportion of economically disadvantaged students and has the lowest spending per student. These disparities may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the schools.
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