Summary:
The zip code 53404 in Racine, Wisconsin is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools include Gilmore Fine Arts School, Julian Thomas Elementary, 21st Century Preparatory School, Wadewitz Elementary, and Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary. These schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 7.62% to 88.67%.
Among the standout schools, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary has the highest test scores, with 34-46% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 35-38% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. Gilmore Fine Arts School also performs relatively well, with test scores above the Racine Unified School District and state averages in many areas. However, all 5 schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%, well above the state average.
The data reveals significant achievement gaps between the schools and the state averages on standardized test scores, with the schools ranging from 16-59% proficient in 4th grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 53.42%. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Julian Thomas Elementary and Wadewitz Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores and performance metrics, highlighting the challenges that high-poverty schools face in supporting student achievement.
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