Summary:
The 54615 zip code area in Wisconsin is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Black River Falls School District. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a ranking of 399 out of 428 in the state, a few schools in the area stand out in both positive and negative ways.
Red Creek Elementary is the highest-performing school in the area, ranked 783 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and rated 1 out of 5 stars. It has relatively strong test scores, particularly in 3rd-5th grade math and social studies, compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Black River Falls High School and Forrest Street Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below state levels across all grade levels and subjects.
The schools in the 54615 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 49.27% at Black River Falls High to 63.03% at Forrest Street Elementary. This may contribute to the lower academic performance, as well as the high chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 24.5% at Red Creek Elementary to 32.6% at Black River Falls High. Despite these challenges, the schools do have some bright spots, such as Black River Falls Middle's better performance compared to the high school, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement across the district.
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