Middle Schools in Kenosha School District

The Kenosha School District in Wisconsin is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The data reveals stark performance disparities among these schools, with Mahone Middle standing out as the highest-performing school in the district, while Bullen Middle, Lincoln Middle, and Washington Middle lag behind academically.

Mahone Middle excels with the highest test scores across most subjects and grade levels, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, and a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, the lower-performing schools struggle with significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, as well as higher chronic absenteeism rates. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students also performing the poorest.

While the district's spending per student varies, the data indicates that higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes. This underscores the need for a more comprehensive approach to improving educational quality, focusing on factors beyond just funding, such as addressing attendance issues and providing targeted interventions to support student success. Addressing the stark performance disparities among the middle schools in the Kenosha School District will be crucial for ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.