Summary:
The Oelwein Community School District in Oelwein, Iowa, consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative online school. The district appears to be facing significant challenges, with most schools performing below state averages on standardized tests and receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger.
Oelwein Middle School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking 312 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has relatively low test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 32.3% to 65.5% across different grade levels and subjects, and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 60.17%. In contrast, Oelwein Online School, the district's alternative virtual school, has a mix of test score performance, with some grades performing well above the district average and others significantly below, along with a very high student-teacher ratio of 48.1 to 1.
Across the Oelwein Community School District, test scores tend to be lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points below the Iowa average. The schools also have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 45.54% to 64.35%, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. While the district's racial makeup is predominantly white, further analysis would be needed to determine if there are any equity concerns. Overall, the Oelwein school district appears to be facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve outcomes for students.
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