La Farge School District

The La Farge School District in Wisconsin consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant portion of students coming from low-income families, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, La Farge Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 923rd out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 502nd out of 1,061 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are also relatively strong, with 5th-grade students performing above the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 4.5% is an area for improvement. In contrast, Kickapoo Valley Forest School, a public charter elementary school, has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 48.1%, which is a significant concern.

The district's academic performance is generally below the state average, with several grade levels at the middle school and high school scoring below 50% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high school, La Farge High, has a 100% four-year graduation rate, which is an impressive achievement, but its statewide ranking has been relatively low, ranking 309th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024. The district's high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 40.43% to 53.66%, suggest that a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income families, which may impact educational outcomes.