Summary:
The zip code 54754 contains a single school, Lincoln Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Alma Center School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, its academic performance has been declining, with a drop in statewide ranking and generally lower proficiency rates on standardized tests than the state average across various grade levels and subject areas.
Lincoln Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 533 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 802 out of 1,044 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.32% to 73.33% in English Language Arts and 26.53% to 90% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of around 51-54%.
The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 55.59% in the 2023-2024 school year. While the district appears to be allocating resources to support the school, the academic performance data suggests that these efforts may not be fully addressing the needs of the students at Lincoln Elementary.
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