Summary:
The city of Hartford, Iowa has a single public elementary school, Hartford Upper Elementary, which serves grades 4-5 and is part of the Carlisle Community School District. This school stands out as a strong-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools over the past 3 years with a current statewide ranking of 191 out of 557 schools.
Hartford Upper Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages across multiple grade levels and years. For example, 4th grade students achieved 78.2% proficiency in ELA compared to the 72.9% state average, while 5th graders scored 84.2% proficient or better in Math versus the 70.7% state average.
Despite having a student population that is predominantly White (80.5%), the school does maintain meaningful diversity with 11.64% Hispanic, 3.77% Asian, and smaller populations of other minority groups. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $9,940 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. However, with over one-third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school may need to focus on addressing any socioeconomic disparities to ensure all students have equitable access to educational opportunities.
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