Summary:
The Delavan-Darien School District in Wisconsin serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a public charter school). The district faces significant academic challenges, with test scores well below the state average across all grade levels and subjects.
Among the standout schools in the district, Darien Elementary stands out with the highest performance on state assessments, with 40-56% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, the public charter high school, Delavan Darien Technical School Inc, has a strong 91% graduation rate but struggles academically, with only 10-13% of 10th graders proficient in Social Studies. The district as a whole grapples with high poverty levels, with 58-76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates around 17.7%.
Overall, the Delavan-Darien School District faces significant challenges in improving academic achievement, student engagement, and resource allocation. Addressing these issues will be crucial for enhancing outcomes for students across the district's schools.
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