Summary:
The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District in Wisconsin operates two schools: Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary and Brookwood High. While Brookwood High is a standout performer, ranking 61 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 287 out of 1,067 in 2022-2023 to 741 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025.
Brookwood High boasts a strong 91.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, with students outperforming the district and state averages on several key test metrics. In contrast, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary's test scores are generally below the district and state averages. Both schools, however, face high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 17% in 2023-2024, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
The district spends approximately $15,311 per student at the elementary school and $15,221 per student at the high school, suggesting that resources may not be effectively targeted to address the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, the higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at the elementary school, 59.09% compared to 53.28% at Brookwood High, may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance, highlighting the need to address socioeconomic disparities within the district.
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