Summary:
The Portage Community School District in Wisconsin is home to 4 elementary schools serving grades K-5: Muir Elementary, Woodridge Elementary, Lewiston Elementary, and Endeavor Elementary. The data reveals significant differences in school performance and student demographics within the district.
Endeavor Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Wisconsin. It has a 5-star rating and 26th statewide ranking for the 2023-2024 school year, with significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Muir Elementary and Woodridge Elementary have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data suggests a possible correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, and the academic performance of the schools. Woodridge Elementary has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 62.73%, while Lewiston Elementary has the lowest at 29.79%. These disparities in school performance and student demographics within the Portage Community School District highlight the importance of addressing equity and providing additional support to schools serving more disadvantaged communities.
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