Summary:
The city of Elcho, Wisconsin is home to three schools: Elcho Elementary, Elcho High, and Elcho Middle. These schools serve a relatively small student population, with enrollments ranging from 54 to 126 students. The Elcho School District as a whole is ranked 308 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating underperformance compared to other districts in the state.
Among the standout schools, Elcho Elementary stands out for its relatively high 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rates and strong 4th-grade Social Studies and Science proficiency rates, though it trails the state averages in 4th and 5th-grade Mathematics. Elcho High boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, as well as competitive 10th-grade Social Studies proficiency rates. Elcho Middle impresses with its 8th-grade Social Studies and Science proficiency rates, which significantly exceed the state averages, though it struggles with lower 6th and 7th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% in 2023-2024, and serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.57% to 59.26%. While the schools allocate significant resources, with high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance suggests these resources may not be optimized or targeted effectively. Addressing attendance barriers and targeting academic weaknesses could be important steps in improving overall school performance and student outcomes in the Elcho school system.
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