Summary:
The city of Jackson Junction, Iowa is home to two schools: Turkey Valley Elementary School and Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Turkey Valley Community School District. Turkey Valley Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and outperforming state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School appears to be struggling, with lower academic performance and a lower overall rating.
Turkey Valley Elementary School boasts a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with student test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5, which likely contributes to the strong academic performance. However, Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School has only a 2-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom half of Iowa high schools, and student test scores in several subjects are significantly below the state averages.
The discrepancy between the elementary and secondary schools in the same district is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation. While the junior-senior high school spends more per student than the elementary school, this higher spending does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes. Additionally, the difference in student-teacher ratios between the two schools may be a contributing factor to the stronger performance at the elementary level.
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