Summary:
The Stevens Point Area Public School District is home to two strong-performing middle schools: Benjamin Franklin Junior High and P.J. Jacobs Junior High. Both schools have consistently improved their rankings and ratings over the past three years, with P.J. Jacobs Junior High ranking 219 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and Benjamin Franklin Junior High ranking 268 in the 2023-2024 school year.
Academically, the middle schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District excel, particularly in mathematics. Both schools outperform the district and state averages in subject areas like 7th grade math, with P.J. Jacobs Junior High achieving a 64.78% proficiency rate compared to 61.03% for the district and 53.53% for the state. The schools' commitment to equitable funding, with higher per-student spending than the district average, may contribute to their strong academic performance.
While the middle schools have low dropout rates, they face challenges with higher than average chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area of concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, the data indicates that the middle schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District are performing well, providing a solid educational foundation for their students.
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