Summary:
The Manitowoc School District consists of 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district serves the Manitowoc area and faces some challenges, with overall academic performance lagging behind state averages. However, a few standout schools, such as Riverview Elementary and Wilson Middle, consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other metrics between schools with higher and lower socioeconomic status. Schools with higher free and reduced-price lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance. Additionally, the district struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to lower academic achievement. The alternative school, McKinley Academy, faces unique challenges, including low graduation rates and high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.
Overall, the Manitowoc School District has areas of strength, such as the top-performing schools, as well as significant challenges that need to be addressed to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students. Addressing chronic absenteeism, supporting schools with higher socioeconomic needs, and developing targeted strategies for alternative schools should be priorities for the district moving forward.
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