Summary:
The city of Downsville, Wisconsin is home to a single elementary school, Downsville Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 88 students. The school is part of the Menomonie Area School District.
Downsville Elementary has a SchoolDigger rating of 2 out of 5 stars, ranking 747 out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance has been relatively consistent, with rankings between 637 and 747 over the past three school years. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are mixed compared to the district and state averages, with some grades performing better and others performing worse. The school's 4th-grade proficiency rates in social studies and science are also lower than the district and state averages.
Downsville Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (55.68%), indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the higher per-student spending ($14,832) and lower student-teacher ratio (11.2) compared to national averages, the school's academic performance suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and leadership may be necessary to address the academic challenges and improve student outcomes.
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