Summary:
The city of Westfield, Wisconsin is home to three schools: Westfield Elementary, Westfield Area High, and Westfield Area Middle, all part of the Westfield School District. The data reveals a mixed picture, with Westfield Area High standing out as a relatively strong performer, while the elementary and middle schools face challenges in academic achievement and statewide rankings.
Westfield Area High School is the standout, ranking 152 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating. It boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. The school also performs well on ACT tests, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and nearly 46% in Science. In contrast, Westfield Area Middle School, ranked 310 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools, shows stronger proficiency in Mathematics compared to English Language Arts.
Across the district, the schools face some common challenges. All three have high chronic absenteeism rates of around 17.7%, and a significant percentage of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.79% at Westfield Area High to 53.97% at Westfield Elementary. Spending per student also varies, with Westfield Elementary at $13,580, Westfield Area High at $12,700, and Westfield Area Middle at $11,280 for the 2020-2021 school year. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds may be key focus areas for the district.
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