Summary:
The city of Patch Grove, Wisconsin has only one middle school, River Ridge Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 34th out of 641 schools in 2023-2024 to 190th out of 640 schools in 2022-2023. While the school has seen some strong results, such as 78.95% proficiency in 7th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, it also has areas for improvement, like 48% proficiency in 5th grade English Language Arts.
River Ridge Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 48.94%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio is 11.6, which is lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively small class size. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7%, which is higher than the ideal target, and could be negatively impacting student learning and academic outcomes.
Compared to the River Ridge School District and the state of Wisconsin, River Ridge Middle School has performed above average in some grade levels and subjects, but below average in others. Understanding the underlying reasons for these differences could provide valuable insights to help the school identify areas for improvement and learn from the successes of other schools in the region.
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