Summary:
The city of Butternut, Wisconsin is home to two schools: Butternut Elementary and Butternut High, both part of the Butternut School District. While Butternut High stands out as a top-performing school in the state, Butternut Elementary has more mixed results.
Butternut High is the clear standout, with a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 77th out of 431 high schools. The school boasts an impressive 92.8% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly better than state averages. Butternut High's test scores are generally higher than the district and state, particularly in mathematics and social studies. In contrast, Butternut Elementary has a more fluctuating statewide ranking, dropping from 207th to 299th and 509th in recent years, despite maintaining a 4-star rating.
Both schools face challenges, with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district should focus on addressing these issues to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Overall, the data suggests that Butternut High is a standout performer, while Butternut Elementary has more mixed results that warrant further investigation and support.
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