Summary:
The city of Northwood, Iowa is home to two schools: Northwood-Kensett Elementary and Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School, both part of the Northwood-Kensett Community School District. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming district and state averages in various subject areas.
Northwood-Kensett Elementary stands out for its consistently high test scores, with 5th-grade students performing above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students also outperform the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, which may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3. At the secondary level, Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School's high school students (grades 10-11) perform exceptionally well in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages.
While the schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the student population at both schools is predominantly White, with relatively low percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the high free and reduced lunch rates, over 35% at both schools, suggest that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These factors may be important considerations for the district as they work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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