Summary:
The city of Shell Lake, Wisconsin is home to 3 schools that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district consists of 2 elementary schools, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) and Shell Lake Primary (K-2), as well as Shell Lake Junior/Senior High. Overall, the schools in the Shell Lake School District demonstrate consistent academic performance, with several standout metrics and areas of improvement.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with over 70% of students proficient or better. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Meanwhile, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has shown improvement in its state ranking, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating, and boasts an impressive 93.6% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.3% dropout rate.
Across the district, the schools generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, all three schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 52.25% to 57.14%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district maintains small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 10.0 to 13.8, which can be beneficial for student learning and engagement.
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