Summary:
The 54722 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, one of which is a public charter school. While the performance of the traditional public schools in the Augusta School District is generally below average, the Wildlands Charter School stands out as a top-performing institution in the region.
The Wildlands Charter School consistently ranks among the top 133 high schools in Wisconsin, earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with 100% of 6th and 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, as well as high graduation rates (91%) and low dropout rates (1.3%). In contrast, the Augusta High School has shown some improvement in recent years, moving up from a 0-star to a 3-star rating, but still lags behind the charter school in terms of academic performance.
The traditional public schools in the Augusta School District, including Augusta Elementary and Augusta Middle, generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests. Additionally, all four schools in the 54722 zip code area face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 25.7%. While the schools have relatively high spending per student and favorable student-teacher ratios, addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors in the region may be necessary to improve overall student outcomes.
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