Summary:
The 53520 zip code in Wisconsin is home to a single middle school, Brodhead Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as relatively high proficiency rates in certain subject areas, it also faces challenges like a high chronic absenteeism rate and lower-than-average test scores compared to the state average.
Brodhead Middle School's performance is mixed, with some grades performing above the state average in ELA and Math, while others are below. The school's 8th grade proficiency rates are generally stronger, with 61.97% proficient or better in Social Studies and 56.34% in Science. However, the school's overall ELA and Math proficiency rates lag behind the state average, particularly in 6th grade. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.94%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Over the past few years, Brodhead Middle School's statewide ranking has declined, from 282nd out of 640 Wisconsin middle schools in 2022-2023 to 351st out of 628 in 2024-2025. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5 during this period. These trends suggest that the school may be facing challenges that require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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