Summary:
The city of Port Wing, Wisconsin is home to two schools - South Shore Elementary and South Shore Junior/Senior High, both part of the South Shore School District. While South Shore Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 20-30% of Wisconsin elementary schools, the junior/senior high school has not performed as strongly, ranking in the middle 30-40% of Wisconsin high schools.
South Shore Elementary stands out with its 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly above-average test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%. The school also spends over $23,000 per student, indicating a strong investment in resources and programming. In contrast, the junior/senior high school has more mixed test score results, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages while others fall behind.
The data reveals a significant gap in performance between the elementary and high school, with the elementary school consistently outperforming the state and district averages. This disparity may be influenced by factors such as resource allocation, as the elementary school spends slightly more per student than the high school. Addressing equity concerns and investigating the reasons behind the performance gap could help the district better support student success across all grade levels.
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