Summary:
The city of Ashland, Wisconsin is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the data analysis, Marengo Valley Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the Ashland School District, with strong academic outcomes and lower chronic absenteeism despite serving a more economically disadvantaged student population.
In contrast, the other Ashland schools, including Ashland High, Ashland Middle, and Lake Superior Elementary, appear to be underperforming relative to state averages across a variety of metrics, such as graduation rates, test scores, and student demographics. The Ashland schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 55.91% at Ashland High to 71.94% at Marengo Valley Elementary.
Despite higher per-student spending compared to state averages, the Ashland School District as a whole seems to be underperforming, raising questions about the district's overall effectiveness and the challenges it may be facing in supporting its most vulnerable students. Further investigation into the district's practices, resource allocation, and strategies for improving academic outcomes could provide valuable insights to drive meaningful change.
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