Summary:
The city of Lisbon, Iowa is home to two high-performing schools, Lisbon Elementary School and Lisbon Secondary, which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Both schools consistently rank in the top 25-30% of Iowa schools in their respective categories, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Lisbon Elementary School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly high scores in 5th and 6th grade. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2 and has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. Lisbon Secondary also exceeds the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with standout performance in 7th and 8th grade, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.8.
While both schools demonstrate consistent high performance, the data also reveals that the student populations at Lisbon Elementary and Lisbon Secondary are predominantly white, with limited racial diversity. The district may want to consider ways to promote greater inclusivity and representation within the schools. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at Lisbon Secondary compared to Lisbon Elementary may indicate a focus on providing more resources and support for the secondary-level students.
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