Summary:
The 54125 zip code area is home to two schools - Goodman High, serving grades 7-12, and Goodman-Armstrong Elementary, serving grades PK-6. While Goodman High maintains a strong 100% four-year graduation rate, it has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 92nd out of 410 Wisconsin high schools in 2016-2017 to 226th out of 431 in 2023-2024. The school also has a relatively high 4.8% dropout rate and 30% chronic absenteeism rate, which are areas of concern.
Goodman-Armstrong Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 328th out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 759th out of 1,037 in 2018-2019. The school has a high percentage of students (60.61%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Both schools have relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a relatively high level of staffing resources.
The analysis of the school data in the 54125 zip code area reveals a mix of strengths and challenges. While Goodman High maintains a strong graduation rate, its declining statewide ranking and high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates are areas of concern. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools also suggests the need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance. Further investigation into the utilization of the schools' relatively high funding and staffing resources could provide insights into how to best support student success in this community.
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