Summary:
Olson Middle is a public middle school located in Mauston, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school is part of the Mauston School District, which is ranked 337 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Olson Middle's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 31.15% to 36.36%, compared to the state average of 50.36% to 54.1%. In mathematics, Olson Middle's performance is slightly better, with proficiency rates ranging from 40.74% to 60%, compared to the state average of 53.29% to 53.55%. The school's performance in social studies and science is also below the state average. Olson Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for Hispanic and White students, as well as students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Olson Middle has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.8% to 22.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for most years, which is a positive indicator. Compared to nearby schools, such as Wisconsin Dells Middle School, Webb Middle, and Necedah Middle, Olson Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools tending to have higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Olson Middle's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 57.08% in 2022-2023, may contribute to its lower academic performance, but the school's fluctuating performance over the years indicates that there are opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Mauston School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,651
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4
Number of students: 233
Racial breakdown:
White:
82.8%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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American Indian:
1.7%
African American:
0.9%
Asian:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%
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