Summary:
The Nekoosa School District has only one elementary school, Humke Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance data reveals several areas of concern that the district and stakeholders may need to address to improve educational outcomes for its students.
Humke Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 24.5% compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by 3rd-grade proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is well below the state averages. In 2022-2023, Humke Elementary's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was 21.54%, compared to the state average of 37.88%, and its 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency was 29.23%, compared to the state average of 48.79%. These low test scores suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.
Another notable factor is the high percentage of students (60.47%) at Humke Elementary who receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, at $14,440, the academic performance still lags behind, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and utilization to better support the unique needs of the student population.
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