Hurley School District receives state 'report card'

By MEGAN HUGHES

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HURLEY — The Board of Education for the Hurley School District heard on Monday an annual update on the “report card” that the state of Wisconsin issues the school.

According to district administrator Kevin Genisot, Wisconsin grades the Hurley K-12 School more heavily on its growth than its achievement due to this area being classified in high poverty.

“Had they scored us on achievement, our report would have been higher,” said Genisot.

Moreover, he added, the state report card grading scales change each year, with formulas being adapted to adjust to new...