Summary:
The 53713 zip code area of Madison, Wisconsin is home to 4 elementary schools: Leopold Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Southside Elementary School, and One City Elementary School. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and have varying academic performance profiles.
Lincoln Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with strong statewide rankings and proficiency rates that often exceed district and state averages. In contrast, One City Elementary School, a public charter, has a more mixed performance profile, with some areas above the district average but below the state average. The schools also vary significantly in their percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 28.62% at One City Elementary to 68.07% at Southside Elementary.
Across the 4 schools, the data reveals significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling to meet academic proficiency targets. While funding levels differ, with One City Elementary having the highest per-student spending, this does not necessarily translate to stronger academic outcomes. The data also highlights the challenges faced by schools serving higher-need student populations, as evidenced by the lower proficiency rates at schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates.
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