Summary:
The Florence County School District in Wisconsin has only one elementary school, Florence Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 715 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 737 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025, earning a 2-star rating out of 5.
Florence Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in certain grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 35.71% to 51.85% in ELA and 21.43% to 74.07% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 51.26% to 53.66% in ELA and 52.58% to 55% in Mathematics. The school's proficiency rates in Social Studies and Science for 4th grade are also below the state averages.
Despite the higher per-student spending of $20,025 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, Florence Elementary's academic performance remains a concern. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 50.49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The district and school leadership should closely examine the root causes of the school's performance issues and develop a comprehensive plan to improve student outcomes.
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