MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is celebrating standout success stories.
DPI has announced that 95 schools statewide earned Schools of Recognition honors for the 2024–25 school year. The awards highlight exceptional work in helping all students succeed, especially those facing economic challenges.
Sixteen schools were named High Achieving, ranking in the top ten percent for reading and math. Fifteen schools were recognized as High Progress for strong growth in student outcomes.
And seventy‑one schools earned High Impact honors for outperforming similar schools while serving large numbers of economically disadvantaged students. Some schools earned recognition in more than one category.
Cornell Elementary School was recognized as High Achieving, High Progress and High Impact; St. Croix Falls Elementary as High Achieving; Chippewa Falls’ Halmstad Elementary School as High Progress; Hayward Middle School, Flambeau Middle School, Ladysmith Middle School, Menomonie’s River Heights Elementary School and Winter Elementary School as High Impact.