Summary:
The Columbus School District in Wisconsin consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from the local community.
Among the standout schools in the district, Columbus High School emerges as the strongest performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Wisconsin high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, Columbus Elementary lags behind, with 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and math. The district's charter school, Discovery Charter School, has shown exceptional academic performance, particularly in 3rd-grade test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in ELA and 82% in math.
Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools vary in their economic demographics, with Columbus Elementary and Columbus Middle serving a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates. This disparity in student populations may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance across the district.
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