Bangor Middle/high vs. West Salem High School
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School Overview
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West Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades 6-12, Bangor Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, West Salem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
346 students
605 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
45 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1305 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1012 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
36
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Grade 7 Students
52
-
Grade 8 Students
54
-
Grade 9 Students
51
137
Grade 10 Students
62
168
Grade 11 Students
45
151
Grade 12 Students
46
149
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
4%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
91%
91%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.17
0.17
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
15%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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