Summary:
The 54548 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is a public charter school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. Among these schools, Minocqua Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the state and district averages on standardized tests, maintaining low absenteeism and dropout rates, and operating efficiently with a favorable student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending. In contrast, Lakeland STAR Academy (LSA), the public charter high school, serves a significantly higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students and spends considerably more per student, yet it has a relatively low graduation rate and small enrollment.
The data highlights the diversity in school performance and characteristics within the 54548 zip code area. While Lakeland High represents a more typical public high school profile, Lakeland STAR Academy (LSA) offers a unique educational model and serves a specific student population. The comparison of test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics across the schools provides valuable insights into the educational landscape and the factors that contribute to student success in this region.
Overall, the analysis of this school data set reveals both high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting the importance of closely examining school-level data to identify areas for improvement and best practices that can be shared across the Lakeland Union High School School District and Minocqua J1 School District.
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