Summary:
The city of Jewell, Iowa is home to two schools that are part of the South Hamilton Community School District, which is ranked 27th out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. South Hamilton Elementary and South Hamilton Middle and High School both demonstrate strong academic performance, with the elementary school ranking among the top 80 out of 557 elementary schools in Iowa and the middle/high school ranking 46th out of 338 high schools in the state.
South Hamilton Elementary has consistently earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school's test scores are impressive, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1. South Hamilton Middle and High School also performs well, with a 4-star rating and test scores generally above the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
Both schools have a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic and multiracial students. The free and reduced lunch rates at both schools are relatively low, indicating a relatively affluent student population. The spending per student is higher at the high school level compared to the elementary level, which is common due to the increased costs associated with secondary education. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the South Hamilton Community School District are providing a quality education to their students and meeting their academic needs effectively.
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