Summary:
The 53965 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Spring Hill Elementary and Lake Delton Elementary, both part of the Wisconsin Dells School District. While the district is ranked 282 out of 426 in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating, the individual schools show some notable differences in their performance and areas for improvement.
Lake Delton Elementary outperforms Spring Hill Elementary and the district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the upper elementary grades. However, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7%, which is an area of concern. Additionally, both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with Lake Delton Elementary having the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 69.27%.
In terms of resources, the two schools have similar per-student spending, with Lake Delton Elementary spending slightly more at $12,345 compared to $12,136 for Spring Hill Elementary. Spring Hill Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.3, which may contribute to its slightly better academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality, school leadership, and student/family engagement, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes in this area.
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