Summary:
The 53402 zip code area of Racine, Wisconsin is home to 4 elementary schools that are part of the Racine Unified School District, which is ranked 408 out of 426 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals a mix of performance, with some schools like O Brown Elementary outperforming the district and state averages, while others struggle to meet academic benchmarks.
Among the standout schools, O Brown Elementary and Red Apple Elementary both earn a 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the group. O Brown Elementary in particular stands out, ranking 828 out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages on English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Jerstad-Agerholm School has a concerning 1.3% dropout rate, well above the state average.
Across the schools, there are common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low proficiency rates on standardized tests, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. The data suggests that these schools would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues driving the low performance, such as high poverty levels, chronic absenteeism, and other socioeconomic factors.
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