Summary:
The Waunakee Community School District is home to two high-performing middle schools: Waunakee Middle and Waunakee Intermediate. Both schools have earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with Waunakee Middle ranking 49th out of 641 middle schools in Wisconsin and the district ranking 29th out of 428 districts in the state.
Academically, the Waunakee middle schools excel, significantly outperforming the state average on the Forward Exam in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.6% of 8th graders at Waunakee Middle were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.36%. The schools have also shown consistent improvement in test scores over the past two years.
In terms of resources, both Waunakee Middle and Waunakee Intermediate have relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, indicating a commitment to providing ample support for their students. While the schools have a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests a level of socioeconomic diversity within the district. Overall, the Waunakee middle schools appear to be high-performing, well-resourced institutions that are providing a strong educational foundation for their students.
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