Summary:
The city of Markesan, Wisconsin is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong academic performance and areas for improvement across the district.
Markesan High stands out for its impressive 95.8% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. However, the school lags behind the state in ACT performance, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement at the high school level. In contrast, Markesan Intermediate and Markesan Middle demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with students outperforming state averages on the Forward Exam assessments.
The schools in the Markesan School District also vary in their socioeconomic factors, with Markesan Primary and Markesan Intermediate having the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. This may indicate challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, Markesan Middle has maintained a consistent ranking in the top half of Wisconsin middle schools, suggesting a stable and effective educational program, while Markesan Primary's statewide ranking has declined over time.
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