Summary:
The Augusta School District in Wisconsin has only one elementary school, Augusta Elementary, which serves students from preschool through 5th grade. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 575 out of 1,061 schools in 2023-2024 to 686 out of 1,067 schools in 2021-2022, its academic proficiency on the Forward Exam shows a mixed picture compared to state averages.
Augusta Elementary has outperformed the state average in 3rd grade English Language Arts (58.82% vs. 52.07%) and 4th grade Mathematics (68.75% vs. 55.05%), but underperformed in 4th grade English Language Arts (43.75% vs. 53.42%) and 5th grade English Language Arts (41.67% vs. 53.75%). The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% is also a concern, as high rates of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 47.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $16,945 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.7, the variable academic performance suggests that the district may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to maximize their impact on student learning. Continued monitoring of the school's progress and a deeper dive into the factors contributing to its performance could help inform strategic decision-making and support the success of all students at Augusta Elementary.
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