Summary:
The city of Oskaloosa, Iowa is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual academy). The Oskaloosa Community School District serves this area, with varying performance and demographics across the different schools.
Oskaloosa Middle School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 166 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Oskaloosa High School ranks 220 out of 338 Iowa high schools and earns a 2-star rating, with mixed test score performance. The Oskaloosa Virtual Academy serves a small number of students through a virtual learning model, with a notably different student demographic compared to the other schools.
Across the district, the schools have a relatively homogeneous student population, with white students making up the majority. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies significantly, from 36.17% at Oskaloosa High School to 52.6% at Oskaloosa Elementary School. The district spends between $12,331 and $14,567 per student, with the virtual academy spending the most. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for improvement in the district's educational practices and resources, as evidenced by the low SchoolDigger ratings for most of the schools.
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