Coleman School District

The Coleman School District in Wisconsin operates three schools: Coleman Elementary, Coleman High, and Coleman Middle. While the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to the state, Coleman Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, consistently ranking in the top quarter of Wisconsin middle schools.

Coleman Middle School has earned a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a relatively low dropout rate. In contrast, Coleman Elementary and Coleman High have struggled more, with 2-3 star ratings and declining statewide rankings. The district's high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all three schools suggest it serves a relatively high-need student population, which may contribute to the overall lower performance compared to state averages.

The stark contrast between Coleman Middle School's strong test scores and Coleman High School's lagging performance on the ACT exams suggests there may be a disconnect or "achievement gap" between the middle and high school levels that the district should investigate. Additionally, the district's relatively high spending per student does not appear to be translating into consistently strong academic outcomes across all schools, indicating the need for the district to evaluate how resources are being allocated and utilized.