Summary:
The 54409 zip code in Wisconsin is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Antigo Unified School District. While the district has some bright spots, the data reveals significant challenges, including low academic performance, high economic disadvantage, and attendance issues across the schools.
Antigo High School stands out as the largest school with 855 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.2%. However, the school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 32.2% and test scores that are well below state averages, with only 29-34% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, North Elementary, the smallest school with 186 students, has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 76.34% and the lowest test scores among the elementary schools, with only 20-32.5% of 3rd graders proficient in English and math.
Across the district, the data reveals significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, especially at the elementary schools. This economic disadvantage may be contributing to the widespread underperformance on standardized tests, which is a concern at all grade levels. Attendance issues, as evidenced by the high chronic absenteeism rates, are also a significant problem that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that resources may not be evenly distributed, and a closer examination of resource allocation could be beneficial for supporting student success in this community.
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