Summary:
The Waupun School District in Wisconsin serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like the School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies leading the way.
The School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies, a charter elementary school, stands out with its exceptional academic results, particularly in mathematics. In 2024-2025, 81.82% of its 5th and 6th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This high-performing school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Meanwhile, the Waupun Area Senior High has seen improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 313th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023 to 204th out of 431 in 2024-2025, and maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.7% to 17.7% across all schools. Additionally, the schools have varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 35.2% at Waupun Area Senior High to 56.19% at the School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies. The district will need to address these issues and ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students, while also leveraging the strengths of its standout schools to improve overall performance.
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