Summary:
The city of Mauston, Wisconsin is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (2 of which are public charter schools). The schools in this district serve a diverse student population and have a mix of performance outcomes, with some standout schools and others underperforming compared to state averages.
The largest high school, Mauston High School, stands out with a strong 91% four-year graduation rate and relatively low 1.3% dropout rate. Its test scores are also above the district and state averages in several subjects. The two public charter high schools, iLEAD Charter School and Lemonweir Academy, also have high graduation rates but mixed test score performance. At the elementary level, Mauston Montessori Charter School stands out with strong test scores in ELA and math.
Overall, the Mauston School District as a whole is ranked 305 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue across all schools, with rates around 17.7%. Addressing this, as well as improving test scores and reducing disparities between schools, will be key focus areas for the district going forward.
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