Summary:
Melcher, Iowa is home to a single public high school, Melcher-Dallas High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Melcher-Dallas Community School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, its academic performance and statewide ranking have been mixed and declining in recent years.
Melcher-Dallas High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 225 and 278 out of 332-338 high schools over the past three school years, with a current rating of 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are above the state average in 10th and 11th grade English Language Arts, but below the state average in most other grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population, 33.99%, comes from economically disadvantaged families and receives free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's challenges, it benefits from smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1, and higher spending per student at $17,935 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is above the state average. However, the school's declining statewide ranking and mixed academic performance indicate areas for potential improvement and further investigation to better support the educational needs of its students.
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