Summary:
The city of Waupun, Wisconsin is home to two elementary schools: Rock River Intermediate and Meadow View Primary. Both schools serve students in the Waupun School District, which is ranked 271 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
The data reveals that neither school stands out as exceptional, with both schools performing similarly in terms of test scores, absenteeism rates, and other key metrics. Both schools have test scores that are generally below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics across various grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA at Rock River Intermediate was 43.93%, compared to the state average of 52.14%. Additionally, both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average.
While the two schools serve different grade levels, with Meadow View Primary serving grades PK-1 and Rock River Intermediate serving grades 2-6, they share some similarities and differences. Meadow View Primary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.35%) compared to Rock River Intermediate (43.15%), and Rock River Intermediate has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.1) compared to Meadow View Primary (15.0) for the 2023-2024 school year. Overall, the data suggests that the Waupun School District as a whole may be facing challenges that are reflected in the performance of its individual schools, and both schools have room for improvement in areas such as test scores and chronic absenteeism.
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