Summary:
The 53228 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. Based on the data provided, Whitnall High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking in the top third of Wisconsin high schools. In contrast, Alcott Elementary appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools.
Whitnall High boasts a strong 97.1% four-year graduation rate, very low 0.1% dropout rate, and student proficiency rates that significantly exceed state averages. Meanwhile, Alcott Elementary struggles with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism (28.8%), and a high 74.4% free/reduced lunch rate. The data suggests that schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates tend to have stronger academic outcomes.
Overall, the Whitnall School District as a whole appears to be a high-performing district, ranking 91 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin. In contrast, Milwaukee School District, which includes Alcott Elementary, is much lower-ranked. This highlights the significant impact that district-level factors can have on individual school performance.
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