Summary:
The Nekoosa School District in Wisconsin is home to two middle schools: Alexander Middle and Central Wisconsin STEM Academy. Based on the available data, Central Wisconsin STEM Academy appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming Alexander Middle on various academic metrics.
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy has earned a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to the 1-star rating for Alexander Middle. The STEM academy also boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science on the Forward Exam. Additionally, Central Wisconsin STEM Academy has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than Alexander Middle.
While both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Alexander Middle spends more per student than Central Wisconsin STEM Academy. However, the higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, as the STEM academy continues to outperform the traditional public middle school. The difference in student-teacher ratios, with Alexander Middle having a lower ratio, may also be a contributing factor to the schools' performance gap.
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