Summary:
The 53177 zip code area has only one elementary school, Schulte School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Racine Unified School District. Schulte School faces significant academic and demographic challenges, with consistently low test scores, a high poverty concentration, and a declining statewide ranking.
Schulte School's test scores on the Forward Exam are generally below the Racine Unified School District and Wisconsin state averages across grade levels and subject areas, suggesting the school is underperforming academically. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 54.33%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income households. Schulte School's statewide ranking has also dropped from 692 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 812 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025, further indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.
The school's challenges are compounded by a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. Additionally, the Racine Unified School District is ranked 408 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the school may be facing resource allocation and funding challenges that could contribute to its underperformance.
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