Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54801

The 54801 zip code area is home to three schools - Spooner Elementary, Spooner High, and Spooner Middle - all part of the Spooner Area School District. While the schools face some common challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data reveals notable differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.

Among the three schools, Spooner Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3%. The school also excels in 8th-grade social studies and science, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. In contrast, Spooner Elementary struggles with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, often falling below the state averages.

While Spooner High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.7% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, the school's performance in 10th-grade social studies is the only area where it surpasses the state average. The high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools suggest that the district serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic performance and attendance.