Serving 521 students in grades 6-12, Durand 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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).
Durand Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durand Middle/high is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Durand Middle/high is ranked #1523 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durand Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Durand Middle/high is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Durand Middle/high?
521 students attend Durand Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Durand Middle/high students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durand Middle/high?
Durand Middle/high has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Durand Middle/high offer ?
Durand Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Durand Middle/high part of?
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