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Mead Elementary

Summary:

Mead Elementary is a public elementary school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving 296 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wisconsin Rapids School District, which is ranked 281 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mead Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 7.8% in 2018-2019 to 24.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 10-20 percentage points lower. Additionally, Mead Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Mead Elementary to other schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, THINK Academy-Together Helping INspire Kids, also in the district, consistently outperforms Mead Elementary on academic measures and has a higher school ranking. Additionally, the significant disparities in performance among different student subgroups at Mead Elementary indicate that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 241 17th Ave S
       Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54495-2401

(715) 424-6777

District: Wisconsin Rapids School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
735th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,083 Help


Students who attend Mead Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
High:    Lincoln High
    River Cities High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
11.9%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Compare Details Mead Elementary ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mead Elementary is 9.7, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mead Elementary is $16,083, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mead Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead Elementary 735th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Mead Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wisconsin Rapids School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Rapids School District 281st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mead Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 38.05 822nd 1046 21.4%
2012 43.03 779th 1045 25.5%
2013 38.91 771st 1053 26.8%
2014 29.95 869th 1061 18.1%
2015 26.73 890th 1076 17.3%
2016 19.17 908th 1075 15.5%
2017 29.36 827th 1071 22.8%
2018 19.12 869th 1025 15.2%
2019 9.35 939th 1037 9.5%
2021 32.34 775th 1050 26.2%
2022 26.94 852nd 1067 20.1%
2023 25.50 858th 1067 19.6%
2024 39.44 735th 1061 30.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.13 81st 96 15.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.68 242nd 248 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 642nd 721 11.0%
2019 31.74 520th 742 29.9%
2021 35.03 497th 746 33.4%
2022 23.25 632nd 748 15.5%
2023 29.49 563rd 770 26.9%
2024 46.32 400th 790 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 735th 854 13.9%
2019 11.84 837th 874 4.2%
2021 45.36 482nd 847 43.1%
2022 31.60 647th 859 24.7%
2023 28.39 697th 871 20.0%
2024 41.68 549th 866 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.61 879th 997 11.8%
2019 7.00 937th 1002 6.5%
2021 35.64 702nd 1004 30.1%
2022 32.63 751st 1017 26.2%
2023 33.44 744th 1010 26.3%
2024 41.01 695th 1011 31.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.12 805th 997 19.3%
2019 15.68 879th 1002 12.3%
2021 32.42 744th 1003 25.8%
2022 25.27 828th 1017 18.6%
2023 22.02 837th 1011 17.2%
2024 40.92 670th 1012 33.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.61 104th 110 5.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.45 261st 266 1.9%
2021 34.38 179th 274 34.7%
2022 36.98 180th 296 39.2%
2024 29.29 239th 331 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.68 666th 686 2.9%
2019 3.74 710th 718 1.1%
2021 31.63 531st 699 24.0%
2022 19.39 615th 704 12.6%
2023 11.14 679th 715 5.0%
2024 23.62 606th 727 16.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 4, 2016

Open Quote This school is horrible in its treatment and lack of services for children with special needs. Instead of looking at a child and how they can help the child receive the education they are entitled to they look for ways of stay just on this side of legal in denying any services to children who need it.

They also resort to thinly veiled threats to parents when parents speak out or speak up for their childrens needs.

Not to mention the Principal deciding to run it like it is a prison instead of an elementary school. She does every thing she can to keep parents out of the school and uses the false guise of "safety" as her excuse when in reality she does not want parents to see the unchecked bullying that goes on with in the school and how poorly many students are treated and their needs neglected. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mead Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 397 18 25 15 7 n/a n/a 0 462
2010 398 22 21 19 3 n/a n/a 0 463
2011 355 22 16 22 3 0 2 0 420
2012 335 12 16 16 10 0 4 0 393
2013 338 12 27 27 7 0 10 0 421
2014 330 12 27 34 10 0 18 0 431
2015 356 9 21 29 14 0 26 0 455
2016 323 12 21 30 13 1 31 0 431
2017 294 11 21 31 14 1 32 0 404
2018 278 8 20 26 10 2 23 0 367
2019 257 9 23 34 10 2 36 0 371
2020 265 7 29 41 7 0 35 0 384
2021 233 5 24 32 2 0 37 0 333
2022 187 9 29 31 3 0 39 0 298
2023 192 8 25 28 5 0 38 0 296
2024 197 8 16 35 4 0 34 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mead Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 462 40.7 11.4 60.6
2010 463 40.3 11.4 69.8
2011 420 33.3 12.6 67.9
2012 393 33.3 11.7 74.6
2013 421 35.8 11.7 79.1
2014 431 36.6 11.7 79.8
2015 455 n/a n/a 76.9
2016 431 36.0 11.9 79.1
2017 404 34.8 11.5 80.2
2018 367 33.3 11.0 68.1
2019 371 32.3 11.4 71.7
2020 384 34.7 11.0 73.2
2021 333 34.1 9.7 76
2022 298 32.7 9.0 84.9
2023 296 31.7 9.3 84.1
2024 294 30.1 9.7 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mead Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 462 40.7 11.4 60.6
2010 463 40.3 11.4 69.8
2011 420 33.3 12.6 67.9
2012 393 33.3 11.7 74.6
2013 421 35.8 11.7 79.1
2014 431 36.6 11.7 79.8
2015 455 n/a n/a 76.9
2016 431 36.0 11.9 79.1
2017 404 34.8 11.5 80.2
2018 367 33.3 11.0 68.1
2019 371 32.3 11.4 71.7
2020 384 34.7 11.0 73.2
2021 333 34.1 9.7 76
2022 298 32.7 9.0 84.9
2023 296 31.7 9.3 84.1
2024 294 30.1 9.7 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mead Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,654 (12.2%) $11,893 (87.8%) $13,546
2020 $1,350 (9.4%) $13,081 (90.6%) $14,431
2021 $2,297 (14.3%) $13,786 (85.7%) $16,083

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mead Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 939th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 858th of 1067 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary)11.912
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)35.128.2
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary)1732
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)40.945.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary)6.430.2
 23.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)36.939.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary)6.434
 27.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)3447.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Mead Elementary)1747.2
 30.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids School District)46.761.7
 15%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Mead Elementary)19.243.4
 24.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids School District)50.153
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Elementary)29.322.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)41.234.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mead Elementary)25.927.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)44.451.4
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students371296
 20.2%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian105
 50%
Asian2325
 8.7%
Hispanic3428
 17.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White257192
 25.3%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.7%84.1%
 12.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mead Elementary

Students who attend Mead Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
High : Lincoln High
High : River Cities High

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended Mead Elementary.

Mead Elementary ranks 735th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mead Elementary are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.


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