Summary:
The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin is home to 5 middle schools that are part of the Kenosha School District, which is ranked 342 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these middle schools, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet state benchmarks.
Mahone Middle School is the top performer, ranking 256 out of 640 Wisconsin middle schools and achieving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in several subjects, including English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Lincoln Middle and Washington Middle had the lowest academic performance, with proficiency rates well below 50% in most subjects.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropouts across the Kenosha middle schools, which may be contributing to the overall academic challenges. Additionally, the relationship between per-student spending and academic performance is not clear, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes. The data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the disparities and the development of targeted strategies to address the challenges faced by these schools.
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