Summary:
The city of Kiel, Wisconsin is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual charter school). Overall, the Kiel Area School District performs well, ranking 76th out of 426 districts in the state and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Zielanis Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin elementary schools with strong academic results, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. Kiel High also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Wisconsin high schools with a 91% 4-year graduation rate and test scores above the state and district averages. The virtual Between the Lakes Virtual Academy has exceptional performance metrics, with 8th-grade students scoring 100% proficient or better in Social Studies and Science.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 29.04% across the schools. Additionally, there is a notable difference in performance between the traditional brick-and-mortar schools and the virtual charter schools, with the virtual schools having higher student-teacher ratios that may impact the quality of instruction and support. The district could benefit from addressing these issues to ensure equitable resources and support for all students, regardless of the school they attend.
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