Summary:
The city of Shullsburg, Wisconsin is home to a single middle school, Shullsburg Junior High, which serves students in grades 6-8. With a relatively small student population of 77, the school faces significant academic challenges compared to state averages.
Shullsburg Junior High has a low statewide ranking, placing between 419-507 out of 628-641 Wisconsin middle schools over the past 3 school years. It is rated 1-2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the Forward Exam are generally lower than the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with only 45% of 6th graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 53.66%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite these academic challenges, Shullsburg School District spends $12,773 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 1. However, 40.26% of students at Shullsburg Junior High receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage that may be impacting student performance.
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