Summary:
The 57201 zip code area is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Watertown School District 14-4 and the Waverly School District 14-5. While the majority of the schools perform well, with standouts like Lincoln Elementary - 05, Watertown Middle School - 02, and Jefferson Elementary - 09, there is a stark contrast in performance across the district.
The top-performing schools consistently outshine the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with high test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Roosevelt Elementary - 08 and McKinley Elementary - 06, tend to have lower academic outcomes. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and student performance, which may be exacerbated by funding disparities, as the schools with higher spending per student generally perform better.
The Waverly-South Shore School District, which includes Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02, Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03, and Waverly-South Shore High School - 01, consistently underperforms compared to the Watertown School District and the state averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support in this area.
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