Summary:
The Fennimore Community School District operates three schools - Fennimore Elementary, Fennimore High, and Fennimore Middle - that collectively serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Overall, the district is a strong performer, with all three schools earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top half of their respective school types in Wisconsin.
Fennimore High stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the top 50-138 high schools in the state and boasting a 91% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. The school also outperforms the state average on several key test metrics, including proficiency rates in social studies, English language arts, math, and science for 10th-grade students. Fennimore Elementary is another strong performer, ranking in the top 140-443 elementary schools in Wisconsin and demonstrating high proficiency rates across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
While Fennimore Middle is not the highest performer in the district, it has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 353 out of 640 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 168 out of 628 in 2024-2025. The district as a whole faces a challenge with a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which may require attention to ensure continued academic success. Additionally, the district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 36.18% at the high school to 48.98% at the middle school, suggesting the need for additional support and resources.
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