Summary:
The city of Delavan, Wisconsin is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 2 elementary schools, one of which is a public charter school. The Delavan-Darien School District serves a relatively high-need student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 58.33% to 75.77%.
Among the standout schools, Delavan-Darien High School has seen a slight improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 369th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023 to 343rd out of 431 in 2023-2024. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. However, its test scores are significantly below the state averages, with only 30-34% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in various subject areas. Similarly, the Delavan Darien Technical School Inc, a public charter high school, has a comparable graduation rate and dropout rate, but even lower test scores, with only 10-13% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in social studies.
Overall, the Delavan-Darien School District faces several challenges, including low academic achievement, high rates of poverty and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, and chronic absenteeism. The district's schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages, and more targeted efforts may be needed to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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