Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 53946

The 53946 zip code in Wisconsin is home to two elementary schools: Markesan Primary and Markesan Intermediate. These schools serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade and are part of the Markesan School District.

While Markesan Primary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 74th out of 633 schools in 2003-2004 to 245th out of 632 schools in 2004-2005, Markesan Intermediate has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with rankings between 418th and 570th out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7%, which is significantly above the state average, and elevated free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance at Markesan Intermediate shows mixed results compared to state averages, with the school performing above the state average in some subject areas and grade levels but lagging behind in others, particularly in English Language Arts. These challenges may be influenced by the Markesan School District's relatively low ranking and rating, which could be contributing to the issues faced by the individual schools.