Summary:
The Portage Community School District in Wisconsin has only one middle school, Wayne Bartels Middle, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide rank dropping from 323 out of 617 Wisconsin middle schools in 2021-2022 to 410 out of 641 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science are all below the state averages.
Wayne Bartels Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.29% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student for the 2020-2021 school year was $12,671, which is higher than the state average, and the school has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the state average. These factors suggest that the school may be allocating resources in an effort to support student learning, but these efforts do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.
Overall, the data indicates that Wayne Bartels Middle is facing challenges in maintaining and improving its academic performance compared to other middle schools in Wisconsin. The school's demographics and resource allocation suggest that it may be grappling with socioeconomic factors that are impacting student achievement. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and strategies could be crucial for improving the school's performance and outcomes for its students.
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