Summary:
The 54443 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Kennedy Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. While Kennedy Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past three years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's performance has been mixed, with some bright spots in certain subject areas and grade levels.
Kennedy Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, has generally been lower than the district and state averages, though there are exceptions, such as stronger 3rd and 6th-grade math proficiency. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and serves a population with over 32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic factors that may contribute to the school's struggles.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,608, which is higher than the national average, the additional resources do not appear to be translating into significantly better academic performance compared to the district and state. Further investigation into the school's specific strategies, resources, and support systems could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes at Kennedy Elementary.
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