Summary:
The 53080 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Saukville Elementary and Sugar Maple Nature School. While both schools perform well above the state average, Sugar Maple Nature School stands out as a high-achieving charter school, consistently ranking among the top 15-40% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past three years.
Sugar Maple Nature School's test scores are particularly impressive, with 100% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 83% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Saukville Elementary, while still performing well, lags behind Sugar Maple Nature School in many subject areas. However, Saukville Elementary's 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Wisconsin state averages.
The demographic differences between the two schools are notable, with Sugar Maple Nature School serving a much more affluent student population, as evidenced by its low 3.1% free/reduced lunch rate, compared to 27.5% at Saukville Elementary. Despite the higher spending per student at Saukville Elementary, Sugar Maple Nature School's performance suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching methods, and school culture, may play a significant role in student outcomes.
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