Best Public Schools in Clinton, IA


Summary:

The city of Clinton, Iowa is home to 6 schools that are part of the Clinton Community School District, which includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 225 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whittier Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in Iowa with a 5-star rating. Whittier's students significantly outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 90% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Bluff Elementary and Jefferson Elementary appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the district, with 1-star ratings and test scores well below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals a wide gap in academic achievement between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, suggesting that the district may need to address equity and resource allocation issues. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also have the lowest academic performance, indicating a potential link between poverty and educational outcomes. Overall, the Clinton Community School District faces significant challenges in improving educational outcomes for its students, and a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement will likely be necessary.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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