Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54864

The zip code 54864 is home to two schools - Northwestern Elementary and Northwestern Middle, both part of the Maple School District. While both schools serve similar student populations, the data shows that Northwestern Middle is the standout performer, ranking in the top quarter of Wisconsin middle schools.

Northwestern Middle boasts strong academic results, with 60-70% of students proficient or better in core subjects on the Forward Exam. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, Northwestern Elementary has more average performance, with test scores generally in line with or slightly above district and state averages. The elementary school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%.

Financially, Northwestern Middle spends $12,166 per student, which is higher than the $11,528 spent per student at Northwestern Elementary. This additional funding may contribute to the middle school's superior academic outcomes. However, the similar free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools suggest the communities they serve have comparable socioeconomic backgrounds, making the performance gap more notable. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates across both schools could be an opportunity to drive further improvements in the Maple School District.