Summary:
ZIP code 54534 covers Hurley, Wisconsin, and has two public schools in the Hurley School District: Hurley High (grades 6–12, 309 students) and Hurley Elementary (grades PK–5, 235 students). There is no standalone middle school or alternative school. The district is ranked 164th of 432 in Wisconsin, at the 62nd percentile with 3 stars.
Both schools are improving. Hurley High moved from the 38th to the 62nd percentile, with a 100% graduation rate and 0.3% dropout rate. Its chronic absenteeism is 15.6%, below the state's 17.3% but above the district's 13.0%. It stands out in 8th grade science (68.57% vs 51.86% state) and social studies, and ACT Math/Science are above state, but ACT ELA is 35.00% vs 48.47% state. Hurley Elementary has chronic absenteeism of 9.0%, roughly half the state rate. Its 4th grade social studies is 87.18% vs 65.51% state, and 4th grade science is 61.54% vs 53.46%. However, 5th grade ELA and math are below state, and 3rd grade math fell below state.
Key differences: Hurley Elementary has higher free/reduced lunch (40.00% vs 26.86%) and a higher student-teacher ratio (15.5 vs 12.9), yet lower absenteeism. Per-student spending is slightly higher at elementary ($15,417 vs $14,884). Both schools have small enrollment, so year-to-year swings should be interpreted cautiously. Overall, these are two improving schools with strong attendance and high school outcomes, but ACT ELA and elementary math/5th grade ELA are areas to watch.
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