Summary:
The city of Charles City, Iowa is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the Charles City Community School District as a whole is ranked 284 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating, there are some notable differences in performance between the individual schools.
Charles City Middle School stands out as the strongest performer, ranked 247 out of 337 Iowa middle schools with a 2-star rating. The school performed relatively well on ISASP tests, with 60-75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School is ranked 465 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools with a 1-star rating, though it showed strong performance in Mathematics with 65-72% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better.
Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients ranging from 47-63%. The spending per student also varies, from $12,525 to $15,875, with the high school and Washington Elementary spending the most. The student-teacher ratios range from 12:1 at Washington Elementary to 15.3:1 at Lincoln Elementary, with the middle school and high school both around 14.5:1.
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