Summary:
The zip code 54433 contains only one elementary school, Gilman Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Gilman School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including declining performance, underperformance on standardized tests, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
Gilman Elementary's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, going from 738 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 815 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is significantly below the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with only 34.78% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 52.14%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance data indicates that resources may not be effectively utilized to drive student achievement. Addressing the declining performance, low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors should be the school's top priorities in order to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.
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