Summary:
The city of Antigo, Wisconsin is home to 5 schools in the Antigo Unified School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Antigo High School having relatively high graduation rates but low test scores, while the elementary schools, particularly North Elementary, struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
Antigo High School stands out as the largest school in the district with 855 students and the highest 4-year graduation rate at 90.2%, which is above the state average. However, the school's test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 29-34% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, the elementary schools, which serve a high-need student population with a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, have even lower test scores, with only 20-32.5% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English and Math.
The data also reveals inconsistencies in the schools' performance, with their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger star ratings fluctuating over the years. This suggests that the district faces challenges in maintaining consistent and sustainable improvements in student outcomes. Additionally, the data shows that the school with the highest spending per student, North Elementary, has the lowest academic performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the district's challenges.
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