Summary:
The 53913 zip code area in Wisconsin is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and schools facing challenges, with notable differences in academic achievement, student demographics, and resource allocation across the district.
Willson Elementary stands out as the top-performing elementary school, ranking 387th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and boasting high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Baraboo High lags behind the state averages in test scores, despite having a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.6% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. The middle school, Jack Young Middle, also performs well, ranking 337th out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and demonstrating strong proficiency rates across multiple subjects.
Across the district, the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.55% at Baraboo High to 67.66% at Al Behrman Elementary. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary, with West Elementary-Kindergarten Center having the highest rate at 32.1%. The district may benefit from a closer examination of resource allocation, as per-student spending and student-teacher ratios differ across the schools, potentially contributing to the observed performance disparities.
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