Schools
8 WI Schools Earn Prestigious Federal Blue Ribbon Award
Of the thousands of schools in the U.S., only 356 were awarded a Blue Ribbon this year.
MADISON, WI — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Monday announced 356 schools as the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort, including eight from Wisconsin.
The prestigious recognition highlights schools that either excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups:
- Exemplary High Performing Schools
These schools are among the top performers in their state as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
- Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
These schools excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body.
"The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
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"The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities."
Find the eight 2024 Blue Ribbon winners in Wisconsin below:
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School — Monroe, WI
- Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
- Total number of students: 305
Amery Middle School — Amery, WI
- Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
- Total number of students: 301
Cedar Grove-Belgium Middle School — Cedar Grove, WI
- Nomination category: HP and GAP
- Total number of students: 245
Eastside Elementary School — Sun Prairie, WI
- Nomination category: HP and GAP
- Total number of students: 413
Frederic Elementary School — Frederic, WI
- Nomination category: Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools
- Total number of students: 193
Hales Corners Elementary School — Hales Corners
- Nomination category: HP and GAP
- Total number of students: 509
Horicon Elementary School — Horicon, WI
- Nomination category: HP and GAP
- Total number of students: 509
North Shore Middle School — Hartland, WI
- Nomination category: HP and GAP
- Total number of students: 332
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