Fall Creek School District

The Fall Creek School District consists of three schools: Fall Creek Elementary, Fall Creek High, and Fall Creek Middle. The data reveals a clear divide in academic performance, with Fall Creek High consistently ranking among the top 20-25% of high schools in Wisconsin and earning a 5-star rating, while the elementary and middle schools have more average performance.

Fall Creek High boasts an impressive 96.4% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.8% dropout rate. Its test scores are well above the state averages, with 61-69% of 10th graders proficient or better in English, Math, and Science on the ACT. In contrast, Fall Creek Elementary and Fall Creek Middle have test scores that are generally on par with or slightly below state averages, though they do show some bright spots, such as 5th grade ELA proficiency at Fall Creek Elementary exceeding the state average.

The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, ranging from 10-14%, which is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the large disparity in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary/middle schools (3-19%) and the high school (15.5%) may be contributing to the performance gap, suggesting the district should explore ways to address potential socioeconomic challenges at the lower grade levels. Overall, the Fall Creek School District has a high-performing high school but more average-performing elementary and middle schools, and addressing these areas could help the district work towards more equitable outcomes across all its schools.