Summary:
The Muscatine, Iowa school district consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves the city of Muscatine, a community located along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. The schools in this district exhibit significant variation in academic performance, with some standout high-achieving schools and others struggling to meet state standards.
Among the top-performing schools in the district are Mulberry Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 70-88% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, McKinley Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School serve more economically disadvantaged populations, with over 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data also reveals significant disparities in per-student spending, with the highest-performing schools, such as Mulberry Elementary, spending the most at $16,051 per student. Meanwhile, McKinley Elementary spends the least at $13,538 per student. These funding differences may contribute to the observed performance gaps across the Muscatine Community School District.
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