Summary:
The 54495 zip code area in Wisconsin is home to two schools - Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Mead Elementary School, both part of the Wisconsin Rapids School District. While the middle school serves a relatively large student population, the elementary school has a smaller enrollment. Both schools face challenges, with low statewide rankings, below-average test scores, and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 357th and 445th out of 640-641 Wisconsin middle schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's test scores are generally below the state average, and it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%. In contrast, Mead Elementary School has an even lower statewide ranking, falling within the bottom quarter of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating. The elementary school's test scores are also below the state average, and it has an exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate of 24%.
Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at both schools, their academic performance remains below the state average, suggesting that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by these schools, such as high poverty rates, chronic absenteeism, and low academic achievement.
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