Summary:
The Nekoosa School District in Wisconsin is home to two middle schools: Alexander Middle and Central Wisconsin STEM Academy. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Central Wisconsin STEM Academy emerging as the standout school.
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy outperforms Alexander Middle and the Nekoosa School District as a whole in several key areas. The school is ranked 262nd out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools, compared to Alexander Middle's 498th ranking. Central Wisconsin STEM Academy also boasts higher test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, as well as a 0% dropout rate and 0% chronic absenteeism, compared to Alexander Middle's 0.7% dropout rate and 17.7% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Central Wisconsin STEM Academy has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.82%) compared to Alexander Middle (57.94%).
While the reasons for the performance gap between the two schools are not entirely clear, factors such as student-teacher ratios and resource allocation within the district may be contributing factors. The district should closely examine the practices and strategies that have led to Central Wisconsin STEM Academy's success and explore ways to replicate those across all its schools, ensuring that all students in the Nekoosa School District have access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to thrive.
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