Summary:
The Beaver Dam, Wisconsin area is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Beaver Dam Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 235 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.
Prairie View Elementary and Washington Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. In contrast, the middle school and high school in the district, Beaver Dam Middle and Beaver Dam High, appear to be struggling, with lower test scores and rankings compared to the top-performing elementary schools.
The schools in the Beaver Dam area also show significant differences in key metrics, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and spending per student. While Beaver Dam High has a graduation rate of 89.6%, which is higher than the state average, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Jefferson Elementary and Wilson Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and rankings, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance.
Thank you for your feedback!