Summary:
The city of Colfax, Iowa is home to two schools: Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Colfax-Mingo Community School District. The elementary school consistently performs well on state assessments, with several grade levels exceeding the state average in core subjects. In contrast, the junior/senior high school has more mixed performance, with some grade levels meeting or exceeding the state average while others fall below.
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 6th grade where 90.9% of students are proficient in ELA and 86.4% are proficient in Math. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1. At the secondary level, the junior/senior high school impresses with its 7th-grade ELA performance, where 90.9% of students are proficient, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's overall performance is more varied, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
Both schools serve a student population with a significant percentage of students from lower-income households, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates of around 40%. This socioeconomic factor may influence academic performance and resource allocation, and should be considered when analyzing the schools' data. The higher spending per student at the junior/senior high school ($13,707) compared to the elementary school ($10,304) may indicate a focus on resource allocation at the secondary level, though the rationale behind this funding distribution could provide further insights into the district's priorities and strategies.
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