Summary:
The city of Hampton, Iowa is home to 4 schools in the Hampton-Dumont Community School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, with several grade levels and subject areas exceeding 70% proficiency.
Hampton-Dumont High School stands out as a top performer, with 75.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 73.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, and 58.9% proficient or better in Science. The school has also improved its statewide ranking, moving from 228th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 163rd out of 338 in 2023-2024. Hampton-Dumont Middle School also performs well, with 78.5% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 78.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 62.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science.
The schools in the district have a relatively diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation ranging from 32.17% to 40.5% across the schools. However, the percentage of African American and Native American students is relatively low, ranging from 0.28% to 1.6%. The schools also have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 51.46% to 62.24%, which may indicate a need for additional support and resources to address potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.
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