Manawa School District

The Manawa School District in Wisconsin operates three schools: Manawa Elementary, Little Wolf High, and Manawa Middle. The district as a whole is ranked 344 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating overall underperformance compared to other districts in the state.

Little Wolf High stands out as the strongest performer, with a 2-star rating, a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.8%, and ACT proficiency scores that exceed the state average. In contrast, Manawa Elementary and Manawa Middle both struggle academically, with test scores that fall below the state average in most subjects and grade levels. Chronic absenteeism rates are also a concern, particularly at Manawa Middle (20.3%) and Little Wolf High (15.9%).

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic challenges faced by the district, as Manawa Elementary and Manawa Middle have higher free/reduced lunch rates, at 49.59% and 44.35% respectively. The district's focus on resource allocation, with Manawa Elementary spending the most per student at $14,099, suggests an effort to address the needs of the student population.