Summary:
The city of Postville, Iowa is home to two schools: John R Mott Junior/High School, serving grades 7-12, and Cora B Darling Elementary, serving grades PK-6. Both schools have seen consistently low academic performance, with test scores generally below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
John R Mott Junior/High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 310th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 276th out of 338 in 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (75.21%), indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Cora B Darling Elementary has maintained a relatively stable ranking, but also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (72.12%).
The Postville Community School District faces systemic challenges, with both schools struggling to meet state academic standards. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district, regardless of their economic or demographic background.
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