Summary:
The city of Fort Madison, Iowa is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Fort Madison Community School District. The data reveals a mix of school performance, with Lincoln Elementary School standing out as a high-performing institution, while the other schools in the district generally underperform compared to state averages.
Lincoln Elementary School is a standout, ranking 186 out of 626 Iowa elementary schools in 2011-2012 with a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (70.4%) and Mathematics (83.3%) for 3rd grade students, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Fort Madison High School, while ranking 234 out of 338 Iowa high schools in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating, still outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts proficiency for 10th and 11th grade students.
The data also highlights socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 45.41% at Fort Madison High School to 67.52% at Richardson Elementary School. This suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed in the district. The district may need to focus its efforts on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and addressing these socioeconomic disparities to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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