Summary:
The 53118 zip code area is home to two schools - Kettle Moraine Middle School and Dousman Elementary School. While both schools serve predominantly white student populations, Kettle Moraine Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 30 middle schools in Wisconsin and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Dousman Elementary School has a more average performance, with proficiency rates that are generally higher than the state averages but lower than the district-wide averages for the Kettle Moraine School District.
Kettle Moraine Middle School boasts impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates on the Forward Exam significantly exceeding state averages across various subject areas and grade levels. The school also maintains a very low dropout rate of 0.0% and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.6%, suggesting strong student engagement and support. In contrast, Dousman Elementary School has a more mixed performance, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
The data also reveals differences in funding and resources between the two schools. Dousman Elementary School spends more per student ($12,228) compared to Kettle Moraine Middle School ($11,414), but this higher spending does not seem to translate into higher academic achievement, suggesting that factors beyond funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes.
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