Best Public Schools in Menasha, WI

The city of Menasha, Wisconsin is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Menasha Joint School District. The district is ranked 361 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Fox Valley Virtual School, a public charter virtual school, has some of the highest test scores in the district, with 83.33% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80% proficient or better in Mathematics. Clovis Grove Elementary also has higher test scores than the district and state averages in many grade levels and subjects, while Banta Bilingual Elementary stands out for its high performance in English Language Arts.

The data reveals significant disparities in test scores between the schools, with some schools performing well above the district and state averages, while others lag behind. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district indicate that the student population faces significant economic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the lower test scores observed in some schools. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% across all schools in the district is a concern and may be impacting student learning and achievement.