Summary:
The city of Charter Oak, Iowa is home to two schools: Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School and Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School, both part of the Charter Oak-Ute Community School District. While the elementary school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and test scores, both schools face challenges related to socioeconomic factors that may impact their performance.
The data reveals that Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School has relatively high test scores in Mathematics and Science, with 85.7% and 78.6% of students proficient or better, respectively. The school has also improved its statewide ranking from 422 out of 565 Iowa elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 205 out of 557 in 2023-2024, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School has seen strong performance in English Language Arts, with 68.8% of 7th graders and 64% of 8th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024.
However, both schools face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, particularly at the junior high school (64.91%). Additionally, the junior high school spends significantly more per student ($18,890) compared to the elementary school ($15,474), which may be an area for the district to examine and potentially reallocate resources. While the data does not suggest a correlation between the schools' racial makeup and their performance, the district may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address these socioeconomic challenges and continue to enhance the educational outcomes for all students.
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