Summary:
The city of Gresham, Wisconsin is home to two schools: Gresham Elementary and Gresham High, both of which serve students in the Gresham School District. While the schools share some similarities, such as higher-than-average spending per student, they also face distinct challenges that impact their overall performance and student outcomes.
Gresham Elementary is ranked 711 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% and underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. In contrast, Gresham High is ranked 370 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and has a 1-star rating, with a lower-than-average four-year graduation rate of 82.3% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24%.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 54.3% of Gresham Elementary students and 64.43% of Gresham High students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the schools continue to struggle with academic performance and other school climate issues, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach may be necessary to address the unique needs of their student populations and improve educational outcomes.
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