Jefferson Elementary, Newman Catholic recognized for student success
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released on Thursday, “Wausau Wins: How Wausau Became a Wisconsin Education Leader,” a report highlighting the city’s standout educational performance.
The report found Wausau’s public and private schools are high performers, some among Wisconsin’s very best.
KEY FACTS
- Jefferson Elementary School is among the 60 best grade schools in Wisconsin, adjusted for poverty.
- Newman Catholic Schools has among the 60 best grade schools in Wisconsin, adjusted for poverty.
- Wausau School District is doing “the science of reading” exceptionally well, likely further boosting academic performance in the years ahead.
- Wausau is saving taxpayers valuable money by not overhiring additional school staff as enrollment has declined, defying statewide and national trends of increasing personnel.
- Wausau students recovered from the pandemic better than peers in other large cities when it came to suspensions, attendance, and college enrollment.
THE QUOTE
“Wausau is among Wisconsin’s leaders in education,” said Quinton Klabon, Senior Research Director at the Institute for Reforming Government. “Home to some of Wisconsin’s best schools, Wausau is succeeding in literacy, pandemic recovery, and fiscal responsibility. Businesses and families should look to become part of the city’s success story.”
