Summary
Gilman Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gilman, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Gilman School District, which is ranked 382 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Gilman Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently falling below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 30% to 43.75%, compared to the state average of 51.26% to 53.66%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 30% to 50%, compared to the state average of 52.58% to 55%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's special education students performing relatively well, while the White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have consistently underperformed compared to their peers statewide.
When compared to the nearby elementary schools, such as Cornell Elementary, Gilman Elementary generally underperforms. Cornell Elementary, located about 16.55 miles away, consistently outperforms Gilman Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, with some grades achieving proficiency rates over 70%. Additionally, Gilman Elementary has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 19.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the academic outcomes suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its student population.
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