Summary:
The city of Manly, Iowa is home to two schools: Central Springs High School and Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus, both part of the Central Springs Community School District. While Central Springs High School has consistently ranked among the top schools in Iowa and boasts strong academic performance, the elementary school has seen a decline in its ranking in recent years.
Central Springs High School stands out as a top performer, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 37-89 high schools in Iowa over the past 3 years. The school's test scores significantly outperform the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 90.7% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 85.4% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 72.9% and 67.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which may contribute to its academic success.
In contrast, Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus does not appear to be as strong of a performer, with its most recent ranking in 2014-2015 dropping to 214 out of 616 schools, with a 3-star rating. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (48.3%) compared to the high school (38.5%), and a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.7. These factors may contribute to the elementary school's declining performance and suggest potential equity concerns within the district.
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