Summary:
The Adams-Friendship Area School District in Wisconsin serves students from preschool through 12th grade across three schools: Adams-Friendship Elementary, Adams-Friendship High, and Adams-Friendship Middle. While the district provides a comprehensive education, the data reveals that the schools in the Adams-Friendship Area School District are consistently underperforming compared to state averages.
None of the schools in the district stand out as clear high performers. All three schools rank in the bottom half or quarter of their respective school types in Wisconsin, with low standardized test scores across grade levels and subject areas. For example, 4th-grade students at Adams-Friendship Elementary scored 27.59% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.14%. Additionally, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the Adams-Friendship Area School District continues to struggle with student achievement. The data suggests that the district serves a predominantly low-income population, with 44.24% to 65.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the systemic challenges facing the schools in this district will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the district's underperformance.
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