MSD Shakamak Schools

The MSD Shakamak Schools district consists of two schools: Shakamak Elementary School and Shakamak Junior-Senior High School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status in the area.

Shakamak Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in ILEARN Math, particularly in 3rd grade, where it exceeds the state average. The school also demonstrates high proficiency in ILEARN English Language Arts for 6th grade. In contrast, Shakamak Junior-Senior High School struggles with ILEARN Math, with only 21.11% of students proficient or better, compared to the state's 38.1%. However, the high school outperforms the state average in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing for 11th grade.

The data reveals a disparity in performance between the elementary and high school levels, with the elementary school demonstrating stronger academic achievement. This suggests the need to investigate the factors contributing to this gap. Additionally, the high school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the elementary school, indicating more effective strategies in addressing student attendance. Overall, the MSD Shakamak Schools district serves a population with unique challenges, and the analysis highlights areas for potential improvement to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.