Summary:
The city of Pocahontas, Iowa is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school and 2 high schools (one of which is a regional learning center). The Pocahontas Area Community School District serves this area and is ranked 227 out of 309 in Iowa with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout school in the district is the Pocahontas Area Elementary School, which is ranked 276 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and has a 3-star rating. The school performed well on ISASP tests, with 86% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82% of 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The elementary school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1. The Pocahontas Area Middle/High School also stands out, with several grade levels exceeding the district and state averages on ISASP tests.
While the schools in Pocahontas have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,785 to $16,843, the free/reduced lunch rates are also high, ranging from 56.12% to 60.42%. This suggests a relatively low-income student population that may require additional resources and support. Additionally, the significant difference in student-teacher ratios between the elementary school and the regional learning center, with the regional learning center having a much higher ratio of 52.5 to 1, indicates a need for more resources and staffing at the regional learning center.
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