Summary:
The Willow River Public School District operates two schools - Willow River Elementary and Willow River Secondary. While Willow River Elementary is the stronger performing school, outpacing state averages in many areas, Willow River Secondary is struggling, particularly in Math proficiency.
Willow River Elementary has a 3-star SchoolDigger rating and higher proficiency rates on the MCA-III tests in Math, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Willow River Secondary has a lower 2-star rating and significantly lower Math proficiency at just 7.41% compared to the state average of 34.99%.
The district serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools. However, Willow River Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Meanwhile, Willow River Secondary has a concerning 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a 7.8% dropout rate, areas that require further investigation and support.
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