Summary:
The city of Dousman, Wisconsin is home to two schools - Kettle Moraine Middle and Dousman Elementary, both part of the Kettle Moraine School District. While Kettle Moraine Middle is consistently ranked among the top 30 middle schools in Wisconsin, Dousman Elementary appears to be performing at a more average level compared to other elementary schools in the state.
Kettle Moraine Middle stands out with its impressive test scores, where 70-80% of students are proficient or better in core subjects. The school has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a very low dropout rate of 0%. In contrast, Dousman Elementary's test scores generally lag behind the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 393rd and 539th out of over 1,000 elementary schools.
While Dousman Elementary spends more per student ($12,228) compared to Kettle Moraine Middle ($11,414), the higher spending does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes. The demographic differences between the two schools, with Dousman Elementary having a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, may be a contributing factor to the performance gap. Overall, the data suggests that Kettle Moraine Middle is an exceptional school that could serve as a model for other middle schools in the state.
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