Summary:
The 54467 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Roosevelt Elementary and Plover-Whiting Elementary - both part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, Plover-Whiting Elementary appears to be the stronger performer, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Roosevelt Elementary.
Plover-Whiting Elementary stands out as the higher-achieving school, with 74.07% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 45.31% at Roosevelt Elementary. Plover-Whiting also has a lower rate of chronic absenteeism at 20.1%, while Roosevelt struggles with a rate of 17.7%. These performance gaps suggest there may be differences in instructional practices, curriculum, or other factors contributing to the disparity in student outcomes between the two schools.
Both schools serve a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with Roosevelt having a higher rate of 43.57% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch compared to 38.31% at Plover-Whiting. This highlights the need for targeted support and resources to ensure these students have the opportunity to thrive academically. Additionally, the difference in per-student spending between the two schools, with Plover-Whiting spending $13,376 per student compared to $12,600 at Roosevelt, may be an area for further exploration to understand how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning.
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