Summary:
The 53186 zip code in Waukesha, Wisconsin is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with several standout institutions like Waukesha STEM Academy, Hillcrest Elementary, Waukesha Academy of Health Professions, and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy ranking among the top schools in the state.
The data highlights significant performance differences between the schools in the 53186 zip code. While some, like Waukesha STEM Academy and Hillcrest Elementary, are excelling with high test scores and graduation rates, others, like Horning Middle and La Casa de Esperanza Charter School, are struggling with much lower performance metrics. The charter schools in the area, such as Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha Academy of Health Professions, and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, are among the top-performing schools in the data set.
The data also reveals a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and the academic performance of the schools. The schools with higher poverty rates tend to have lower test scores and other metrics. Additionally, the alternative and virtual schools, such as Waukesha East Alternative School and eAchieve Elementary, face unique challenges and tend to underperform compared to the traditional public schools.
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