Butternut School District

The Butternut School District in Wisconsin consists of two schools: Butternut High and Butternut Elementary. The data shows that Butternut Elementary is the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on academic metrics, while Butternut High has seen more fluctuations in its performance.

Butternut Elementary has received a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating strong overall performance. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 71.43% of 3rd graders at Butternut Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district and state averages of 52.14%. In contrast, Butternut High's performance has been more volatile, with a significant drop in its state ranking and star rating in 2022-2023 before rebounding to 2 stars in 2024-2025.

Both schools in the Butternut School District have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting the district serves a population with significant economic challenges. This may impact the schools' ability to allocate resources and support student success. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, around 17.7%, which is an area the district may need to focus on improving, as chronic absenteeism can significantly impact student learning and achievement.