Summary:
The city of Gillett, Wisconsin is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Gillett Elementary, Gillett High, and Gillett Middle. These schools are part of the Gillett School District, which is ranked 299 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the 3 Gillett schools, Gillett Middle School stands out as the highest performing, ranking 294 out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performed well on 8th grade state assessments, with over 65% proficient or better in Social Studies and Science. In contrast, Gillett Elementary and Gillett High had mixed academic performance, with test scores often below state averages.
A key challenge across the Gillett schools is high chronic absenteeism, with all 3 schools reporting rates over 17% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the district faces socioeconomic factors, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 53% at the high school to over 60% at the elementary and middle schools. These factors likely contribute to the academic performance issues seen throughout the district, and addressing attendance, engagement, and support for students and families should be a priority for the Gillett School District.
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