Summary:
The West Salem School District in Wisconsin is home to one outstanding middle school, West Salem Middle. This school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools over the past three years, with a ranking of 88 out of 641 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
West Salem Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates on the Forward Exam that significantly exceed the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 78.63% in Social Studies and 72.52% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 61.09% and 53.29%, respectively. Additionally, the school boasts a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.7%, indicating strong student engagement and support.
While West Salem Middle serves a relatively more affluent student population, with 27.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's commitment to serving all students is evident in its exceptional academic outcomes and low dropout rate. The school's efficient resource allocation, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 and spending per student of $11,637, further contribute to its success. Overall, West Salem Middle stands out as a high-performing middle school that is delivering excellent educational opportunities for its students within the West Salem School District.
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