Summary:
The 53403 zip code area in Racine, Wisconsin is home to two underperforming schools: Mitchell School, an elementary school, and Park High, a high school. Both schools struggle academically, with very low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin state averages.
Mitchell School has particularly concerning academic performance, with only 12-23% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 4-11% proficient in Mathematics. Park High also performs poorly, with only 15-16% of 10th graders proficient in Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Science. Both schools have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges.
Additionally, both schools face issues with chronic absenteeism, with Mitchell School at 49.2% and Park High at an alarming 60.6%. While the schools have similar per-student spending levels and student-teacher ratios that are higher than the state average, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the academic and attendance issues in this area will require a comprehensive, targeted approach to support the unique needs of the students and community.
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