Summary:
The 57201 zip code area is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Watertown School District 14-4 and the Waverly School District 14-5. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with the Watertown district generally outpacing the Waverly-South Shore schools in key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools in the area, Watertown Middle School - 02 consistently ranks as one of the top middle schools in the state, with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism. The elementary schools Lincoln Elementary - 05 and Jefferson Elementary - 09 also perform well, with impressive proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary - 08 and Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 have struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of elementary schools in the state.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and school funding across the 57201 zip code area. Free and reduced-price lunch rates range from 16.87% at Jefferson Elementary - 09 to 54.05% at Roosevelt Elementary - 08, suggesting socioeconomic diversity and potential challenges for some schools. Additionally, per-student spending varies widely, from $9,842 at Watertown Middle School - 02 to $14,784 at Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02.
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