Summary:
The Berlin Middle is the sole middle school located within the Berlin Area School District in Wisconsin. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 282 out of 617 Wisconsin middle schools in 2021-2022 to 493 out of 641 in 2023-2024.
Berlin Middle's academic performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 36.05% (8th grade) to 44.87% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 50.36% to 54.1%. In Mathematics, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 33.33% (7th grade) to 39.74% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 53.29% to 53.55%. The school's performance on Social Studies and Science exams was also below the state averages.
The Berlin Area School District as a whole is ranked 396 out of 428 in Wisconsin, indicating it is a relatively low-performing district. Additionally, Berlin Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 50.17% in 2022-2023, suggesting the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $12,039 for the 2020-2021 school year, the academic performance data indicates that these resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes.
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