Summary:
The Almond-Bancroft Elementary is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Almond-Bancroft School District. With an enrollment of 186 students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools for the past three years and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Almond-Bancroft Elementary struggles, with proficiency rates well below state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 29.17% compared to the state average of 52.07%. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past two school years as well. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The challenges at Almond-Bancroft Elementary appear to be systemic, as the Almond-Bancroft School District as a whole is ranked in the bottom 5% of districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the root causes of the academic and socioeconomic issues will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students at Almond-Bancroft Elementary.
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