Summary:
The 53581 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Richland Center Primary School, Richland Center Intermediate School, and Ithaca Elementary. These schools serve students from the Richland School District and the Ithaca School District, and face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student needs.
None of the three schools in the 53581 zip code area stand out as clear academic leaders. All three have relatively low statewide rankings, with Richland Center Primary School and Ithaca Elementary ranked in the bottom third of Wisconsin elementary schools in recent years. Richland Center Intermediate School has a slightly higher ranking, but is still in the bottom half of the state. The schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%, and a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.33% to 66.79%.
Academically, the schools generally perform below the state average on the Forward Exam in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grade levels. Ithaca Elementary has some brighter spots, with 57.14% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 57.14% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math in 2024-2025. However, the overall academic performance of these schools suggests a need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.
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