Summary:
The Appleton City R-II school district has a single elementary school, Appleton City Elementary, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 130 students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages in key subjects like mathematics, science, and English language arts.
Appleton City Elementary's academic performance is a major concern, with only 30% of 4th graders and 39.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 43.8% and 39.1%, respectively. The school also struggles in science and English language arts, with 5th grade proficiency rates of 30.5% and 39.2%, respectively, lagging behind the state averages of 40.9% and 44.1%. These academic deficiencies suggest that the school may not be providing a high-quality education to its students.
Socioeconomic factors may also be contributing to the school's challenges, as nearly half (47.69%) of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of economic disadvantage. Despite the high spending per student ($12,115), the school's academic performance raises questions about the effective allocation of resources. Additionally, the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the student population, with 95.38% of students identifying as white, may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
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