Summary:
The Alma Center School District in Wisconsin has only one elementary school, Lincoln Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 533 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 802 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025. Lincoln Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.32% to 73.33% in English Language Arts and 26.53% to 90% in mathematics, compared to state averages of 51.26% to 53.66% and 53.96% to 55%, respectively.
The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.59% in 2023-2024, and a student-teacher ratio of 11.3, which is lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $11,642, which is higher than the state average. However, the performance data indicates that these resources may not be translating into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary had a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% in 2023-2024, which could be contributing to the school's academic challenges.
Overall, the analysis of Lincoln Elementary highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the school's performance and the potential strategies that could be implemented to address the identified challenges. While the school may have access to adequate resources, the declining performance and below-average test scores suggest that the school is struggling to keep up with other schools in the state. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for students at Lincoln Elementary.
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