Summary:
The city of Brooklyn, Iowa is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School and Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Junior-Senior High School, which are part of the Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District. Based on the available data, the elementary school appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking higher than the state average on various academic assessments.
The Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, placing it among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. In the 2023-2024 school year, 4th-grade students at the elementary school scored 90.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 72.9%. In contrast, the junior-senior high school has only received a 2-star rating, suggesting a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
While both schools have similar free and reduced lunch rates, the junior-senior high school spends more per student ($15,368) compared to the elementary school ($12,000) for the 2018-2019 school year. However, this higher spending does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes, as the elementary school consistently outperforms the high school on various measures. This suggests that factors other than just funding, such as teaching quality and curriculum, may play a more significant role in student achievement.
Thank you for your feedback!