Summary:
The 53032 zip code area is home to three schools - Horicon Elementary School, Horicon High School, and Horicon Middle School - that serve students from elementary through high school. Overall, the Horicon School District is a strong-performing district, ranking 82 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin.
Horicon Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 10-15% of Wisconsin elementary schools with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly above state averages, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 52.07%. In contrast, Horicon High School has been more middle-of-the-pack, ranking in the 40-50th percentile of Wisconsin high schools, though its test scores are still above the state averages in some areas.
Across the three schools, there are some notable differences in metrics. Horicon Elementary has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 48.71%, compared to 32.97% at the high school and 45.03% at the middle school. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, especially at the high school level, which could be impacting academic outcomes. The district should look to the success of Horicon Elementary as a model for improving performance at the other schools, while also addressing attendance issues and ensuring alignment of curriculum and instruction across grade levels.
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