Summary:
The 53968 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school, all part of the Wonewoc-Union Center School District. While the schools have shown some academic strengths, the overall statewide rankings for both the Wonewoc-Center Elementary and Wonewoc-Center High have declined in recent years, indicating a need for improvement.
The Wonewoc-Center Elementary school has shown relatively strong academic performance, with 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 450 out of 1,067 in 2022-2023 to 646 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025. The Wonewoc-Center High school has maintained a strong 91% four-year graduation rate, and its 10th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts on the ACT exam are above the district and state averages, but its overall statewide ranking has dropped from 229 out of 431 in 2023-2024 to 368 out of 431 in 2024-2025.
A significant concern across all schools in the district is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.53% to 66.67%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The wide range in spending per student, with the Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy receiving significantly less funding, raises questions about equity in resource allocation and the potential impact on student outcomes.
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