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Real School, Walden report rising test scores, strong graduation and growth in targeted groups
Summary
Presentations to the Racine Unified School Board on July 21 detailed graduation rates, MAP and ACT growth at Real School and Walden, highlighting reductions in suspensions, rising ACT composites and targeted interventions for English learners and students of color.
Real School and Walden school leaders told the Racine Unified School District Board of Education on July 21 that both schools saw gains in graduation rates, statewide and district testing measures, and targeted subgroup growth during the 2024–25 school year. Real School reported a 95% four‑year graduation rate and notable growth on MAP assessments; Walden highlighted gains in selected ACT measures and new attendance interventions.
School leaders said the data show improvements for students of color and English learners in specific grades and subjects. "Our attendance rate finished at 91 percent," Real School principal Dr. Kurt Scherzal said, adding that the school reduced suspensions from 186 to 133, a 29% decrease from the previous year. He credited an "advocacy based advisory" structure for helping…
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