Summary:
The city of Oakland, Iowa is home to two schools - Riverside Middle/Senior High School and Oakland Elementary, both part of the Riverside Community School District. Riverside Middle/Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school, with consistently strong test scores that exceed the state average, particularly in English Language Arts. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of high schools in Iowa.
In contrast, Oakland Elementary serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Riverside Middle/Senior High School. While both schools have a majority white student population, the difference in free/reduced lunch rates suggests that Oakland Elementary may face greater challenges in supporting its students. Riverside Middle/Senior High School also spends more per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.
Overall, the data indicates that Riverside Middle/Senior High School is a standout school in the district, with strong academic performance and a relatively more affluent student body. Oakland Elementary, on the other hand, appears to serve a more economically disadvantaged population and may require additional resources and support to help its students succeed.
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