Summary:
The Kiel Area School District in Wisconsin operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The district as a whole performs well, with all of its schools ranked in the top 25% of their respective school types in the state.
Zielanis Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%. Meanwhile, Kiel High, the district's traditional high school, ranks in the top 25% of Wisconsin high schools and boasts a 91% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. Kiel High students also score above the district and state averages on the ACT exam.
The district's virtual schools, Between the Lakes Virtual Academy and Kiel eSchool, have some exceptional test score results, but also have much higher student-teacher ratios and lower spending per student compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools. This raises questions about the quality of instruction and support provided to students in the virtual setting. Additionally, the virtual schools have significantly lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, which could indicate that the virtual school model is not as accessible to lower-income families.
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