Summary:
The 53704 zip code area of Madison, Wisconsin is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant variation in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation across these schools.
Among the standout schools, Emerson Elementary and Lowell Elementary are the highest-performing elementary schools, with 50-60% and 40-60% of students proficient or better in core subjects, respectively. At the high school level, Shabazz-City High has the strongest performance on 10th grade assessments and a relatively low dropout rate compared to East High.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance, with schools like Lindbergh Elementary and Mendota Elementary struggling with lower proficiency rates. These differences appear to be correlated with student poverty levels, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, from 23.6% at Gompers Elementary to 64.8% at Shabazz-City High, which likely contributes to the performance gaps. Further analysis would be needed to fully understand the drivers of these disparities and develop strategies to support improved outcomes across the Madison Metropolitan School District.
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