Summary:
The city of Iron River, Wisconsin has just one public elementary school, Iron River Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 102 students. Located within the Maple School District, Iron River Elementary is a relatively strong-performing school, ranking in the top 15% of Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year.
Iron River Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized assessment, particularly in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2022-2023, the school had a 66.67% proficiency rate in 4th grade ELA, compared to 44.74% for the Maple School District and 45.75% statewide. Similarly, the school's 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 87.5% was significantly higher than the district's 61.32% and the state's 48.35%.
While Iron River Elementary's overall performance is strong, the data indicates that 3rd-grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math are lower than the upper grades, suggesting an opportunity for improvement in the earlier grades. Additionally, the school's 14.6% chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern that may be impacting student learning and achievement. With over 37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school may also need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance and provide additional support or resources as needed.
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