Summary:
The city of Mondamin, Iowa is home to two schools - West Harrison Elementary and West Harrison Middle School/High School, both part of the West Harrison Community School District. While the middle/high school is a strong performer, the elementary school lags behind state averages in many academic areas.
The middle/high school appears to be the stronger of the two, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, 10th and 11th grade ELA proficiency rates are over 80%, compared to the state average around 70%. In contrast, the elementary school has a lower 1-2 star rating.
Other key differences between the schools include the elementary school having a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 54.66% compared to 43.24% at the middle/high school, as well as slightly higher spending per student at $17,239 versus $16,228. The student-teacher ratios are within reasonable ranges, with the elementary school having a slightly lower ratio of 14.5 compared to 16.1 at the middle/high school.
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