Summary:
The zip code 53144 in Kenosha, Wisconsin is home to two middle schools: Mahone Middle and Bullen Middle. Both schools are part of the Kenosha School District, which is ranked 342 out of 426 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Based on the data, Mahone Middle appears to be the stronger of the two schools, with a higher statewide ranking of 375 out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year, compared to Bullen Middle's ranking of 515 out of 628. Mahone Middle also has a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Bullen Middle has a 1-star rating. However, Bullen Middle serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 60.91%, compared to 35.91% at Mahone Middle.
Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the Kenosha School District as a whole is ranked relatively low in the state, suggesting that there may be systemic challenges that need to be addressed across the district. Overall, the data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors, such as academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, when evaluating the quality of a school.
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