Summary:
The city of Osseo, Wisconsin is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Osseo-Fairchild Elementary, Osseo-Fairchild High, and Osseo-Fairchild Middle. These schools are part of the Osseo-Fairchild School District and serve a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.
Among the three schools, Osseo-Fairchild Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic results that outpace the state and district averages in several subject areas. In contrast, Osseo-Fairchild High School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates below the state average in core subjects. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all three schools, particularly at the high school level, which had a rate of 20.8% in 2022-2023.
Despite the district's relatively low student-teacher ratios and significant per-student spending, the academic performance of the schools varies, suggesting opportunities to improve the effectiveness of instruction and support for students. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and leveraging the strengths of the middle school could be important steps in helping the Osseo-Fairchild School District better serve its students and community.
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