Summary:
The city of Bellevue, Iowa is home to two schools: Bellevue Elementary School and Bellevue High School, both part of the Bellevue Community School District. While the elementary school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools, the high school has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Iowa high schools.
Bellevue Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages, with 75.8% of 3rd graders, 83.3% of 4th graders, and 93.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics. The school also has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to the high school, indicating a more affluent student population. Additionally, the elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, on par with the high school.
In contrast, Bellevue High School has consistently underperformed, with test scores generally lower than state averages. Only 63.6% of 10th graders and 64.4% of 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024. The high school also has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. Despite the similar student-teacher ratios, the stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school indicates a potential disconnect in the quality of education between the two levels.
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