Durand-Arkansaw School District

The Durand-Arkansaw School District in Wisconsin operates two schools: Durand Middle/High and Caddie Woodlawn Elementary. The district serves a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with some notable strengths and areas for improvement.

Durand Middle/High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 103 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. It maintains a high 91% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 1.3% dropout rate. The school also demonstrates strong performance on standardized tests, with several subject areas exceeding the state average proficiency rates. In contrast, Caddie Woodlawn Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Wisconsin elementary schools, though its ranking has fluctuated between 2-3 stars from SchoolDigger.

One notable strength of Caddie Woodlawn Elementary is its exceptional math performance, with 75.41% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school also has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 44.92%, indicating a student population with greater economic challenges. Overall, the data suggests that the Durand-Arkansaw School District is making strides in providing quality education, with both schools performing at or above the district-level averages in most subject areas and grade levels.