Stevens Point Area Public School District

The Stevens Point Area Public School District consists of 16 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative learning center, serving students in the Stevens Point area. The district boasts several standout schools, such as Bannach Elementary, which ranks among the top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, and McKinley Center and Madison Elementary, which also perform very well, ranking in the top 30% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

The district's high schools, such as Stevens Point Area Senior High, have strong graduation rates, with some schools reaching as high as 95%. However, the district also faces challenges, with varying levels of racial diversity and significant disparities in academic performance, student-teacher ratios, and spending per student across the schools. For example, Point of Discovery School struggles with low proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts, while Point 4 the Future has the highest student-teacher ratio in the district at 136.8.

Overall, the Stevens Point Area Public School District offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, with some schools excelling and others facing challenges. The district's performance highlights the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the observed differences in academic outcomes, resource allocation, and student engagement across the schools to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.