Summary:
The Whitewater Unified School District in Wisconsin has only one middle school, Whitewater Middle, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Whitewater Middle does not appear to be a standout performer, ranking 450 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a low 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Whitewater Middle's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 37.06% in English Language Arts, 40.97% in Math, 59.72% in Social Studies, and 45.14% in Science, compared to the state averages of 50.36%, 53.29%, 61.09%, and 49.62%, respectively. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with no significant improvements or declines.
Additionally, Whitewater Middle faces some concerning challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and a dropout rate of 1.3%. The school also serves a relatively disadvantaged population, with 49.1% of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending of $14,927, the school's academic performance remains below state and district averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
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