Summary:
The Baraboo School District has one middle school, Jack Young Middle, serving grades 6-8. Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the district serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Jack Young Middle.
Jack Young Middle does not appear to be a standout school within the district or the state, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 327 and 389 out of 641 middle schools in recent years. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is inconsistent across grade levels and subject areas. While the school performs relatively well in Social Studies and Science, its English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are generally below the district and state averages.
Additionally, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7% is a significant concern and may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending and relatively favorable student-teacher ratio, addressing the factors behind the high chronic absenteeism and improving overall academic outcomes should be a priority for the school and the Baraboo School District.
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