Summary:
The Bloomer School District in Wisconsin has one middle school, Bloomer Middle, serving grades 5-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively low dropout rate, it generally performs below the state average on standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
Bloomer Middle has 326 students enrolled, with a 35.28% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Forward Exam are generally lower than the state averages, though its 8th grade performance in social studies and science is closer to or above the state averages. However, the school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 286 out of 640 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 352 out of 641 in 2023-2024.
Bloomer Middle has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is a concern, as it can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student of $11,553, the school's academic performance is still below the state average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance. To address these challenges, the Bloomer School District may need to focus on addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's struggles, such as socioeconomic disparities and attendance issues.
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