Summary:
The Arcadia School District in Wisconsin has only one elementary school, Arcadia Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite the district's higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Arcadia Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Arcadia Elementary's academic performance is a major concern, with students scoring significantly below the state average on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.09% of 3rd graders at Arcadia Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.07%. The school's overall ranking of 888th out of 1,061 elementary schools in the state further highlights the need for improvement.
The data also reveals that Arcadia Elementary serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 83.93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. While the district's higher spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to supporting student learning, the school's consistently low performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated to address the unique needs of its student population. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the Arcadia School District to improve educational outcomes for the students at Arcadia Elementary.
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