Summary:
The city of Hastings, Iowa has only one public elementary school, East Mills Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school's academic performance on state assessments is generally around the state average, with some strengths and areas for improvement across different grade levels and subject areas.
East Mills Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students (51.72%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio suggest it has access to adequate resources, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. However, further analysis would be needed to understand how these resources are being utilized and their impact on student outcomes.
With only one school in the data set, it is difficult to make meaningful comparisons or identify standout schools in the Hastings area. Expanding the data set to include more schools in the region would provide a richer context for analysis and allow for more insightful comparisons. Nevertheless, the analysis of East Mills Elementary School reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the school's socioeconomic challenges being an important factor to consider when evaluating its performance.
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