Summary:
The 54013 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Glenwood City Elementary, Glenwood City High, and Glenwood City Middle, all part of the Glenwood City School District. While Glenwood City High consistently ranks among the top 25-90 high schools in Wisconsin and earns strong ratings, the elementary and middle schools struggle to meet state averages on key metrics like test scores and attendance.
Glenwood City High stands out as the top performer, with 55-66% of students proficient or better on ACT and state exams, high graduation rates (91%), and low dropout rates (1.3%). In contrast, Glenwood City Elementary and Middle have lower state rankings and ratings, with proficiency rates 10-15 percentage points below state averages, especially in math and English. All three schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 17-18% compared to the state target of 13%.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with Glenwood City Elementary having a high free/reduced lunch rate of 43.5%, indicating a relatively high-need student population. The high school and middle school also have substantial free/reduced lunch rates around 31-41%. Per-student spending is highest at the high school level, which may suggest an imbalance in resource allocation across the district. Addressing these performance gaps, attendance issues, and socioeconomic needs could help the Glenwood City schools better support student success at all grade levels.
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