Summary:
The city of Mount Pleasant, Iowa is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (with 1 alternative high school), and no alternative schools. The schools in this district show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like Harlan Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School outperforming others in the district and the state.
Harlan Elementary School ranks among the top 269 elementary schools in Iowa and consistently achieves high test scores, with 85.3% of 3rd graders and 81.1% of 4th graders proficient or better in mathematics. In contrast, Mount Pleasant High School performs better than the district and state averages in several subject areas, such as 11th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. The alternative high school, WisdomQuest Education Center, struggles to meet state standards, indicating a need for additional support or resources for alternative education programs.
Overall, the schools in Mount Pleasant show a wide range of performance, with some schools excelling while others face challenges. The district could benefit from targeted interventions to address the specific needs of its schools and improve proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, which lag behind state averages across multiple grade levels and schools. The relationship between socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and student performance is an area that warrants further exploration to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Mount Pleasant Community School District.
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