Summary:
The Ashland School District in Wisconsin is home to two elementary schools serving grades K-5. Based on the data analysis, Marengo Valley Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the district, consistently outperforming Lake Superior Elementary and the district as a whole on standardized tests.
Marengo Valley Elementary has a higher statewide ranking, with a 2023-2024 ranking of 467 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools, compared to Lake Superior's ranking of 855. Marengo Valley also boasts stronger test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across grades 3-5, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1% compared to 27.6% at Lake Superior Elementary. Despite spending less per student ($13,420 vs. $16,507 at Lake Superior), Marengo Valley appears to be more effectively utilizing its resources to drive student achievement.
While Lake Superior Elementary has a larger student population of 603 compared to Marengo Valley's 196, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student outcomes. Understanding the practices and strategies that contribute to Marengo Valley's success could provide valuable insights for improving the overall performance of the Ashland School District.
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