Summary:
The 54806 zip code area in Wisconsin is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Ashland School District. While one school, Marengo Valley Elementary, stands out as a relative success story, the broader district appears to be struggling, with the majority of schools underperforming compared to state averages.
Marengo Valley Elementary has the highest proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, often significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the 54806 area, and has been ranked among the top 50% of Wisconsin elementary schools in recent years. In contrast, the other schools in the area, including Ashland High, Lake Superior Elementary, and Ashland Middle, all appear to be struggling, with rankings in the bottom 25% of their respective school types statewide.
The data also reveals some broader challenges facing the Ashland School District, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all 4 schools, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 55.5% at Ashland High to 75.26% at Marengo Valley Elementary. Addressing these systemic issues, including resource allocation, curriculum, and student engagement, will be crucial to improving outcomes for all students in the 54806 area.
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