Summary:
The Kiel Area School District in Wisconsin is home to two elementary schools: Zielanis Elementary and Between the Lakes Virtual Academy. While both schools serve elementary-aged students, the data analysis reveals that Zielanis Elementary is the standout performer in the district.
Zielanis Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past three years, with a current ranking of 222 out of 1,061 schools. The school's test scores significantly outperform the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 70% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 52.07%. Additionally, Zielanis Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 9%, indicating strong student engagement and attendance.
In contrast, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy, the district's virtual charter school, has a higher dropout rate of 11.5% and lower test scores compared to the district and state averages. However, it is important to note that the school has a small enrollment of only 59 students, which may impact the reliability of the data. Financially, Zielanis Elementary spends $11,002 per student, which is higher than the $9,076 spent per student at Between the Lakes Virtual Academy, and the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.8 compared to 23.7 at the virtual school.
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