Summary:
The Athens School District in Wisconsin has only one middle school, Athens Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. With a relatively small student population of 72, the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking as high as 232 out of 628 middle schools statewide in 2024-2025 but dropping to 396 out of 641 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Athens Middle School shows a mixed performance compared to district and state averages. While the school outperforms in some subject areas and grade levels, it underperforms in others, suggesting room for improvement in certain academic areas. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, potentially impacting student learning and achievement.
Despite these challenges, Athens Middle School benefits from smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school district spends $14,716 per student, higher than the state average, though it's unclear if this higher spending is translating into better academic outcomes. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of Athens Middle School's performance and characteristics, highlighting both strengths and areas for potential improvement.
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