Summary:
The city of Riceville, Iowa is home to two schools - Riceville Elementary School and Riceville High School, both part of the Riceville Community School District. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
At the elementary school level, 97.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 76.3%. The high school also excels, with 92.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 73.8% and 66% respectively. Additionally, the high school's 11th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 61.8% exceeds the state average of 70.2%.
While the schools have a predominantly white student population, they serve a significant population of students from lower-income households, with free/reduced lunch rates around 45% at both the elementary and high school levels. The district allocates more resources per student at the high school level ($14,165) compared to the elementary school ($13,540), potentially indicating a focus on supporting secondary education. Overall, the Riceville school district appears to be providing a high-quality education, with standout academic performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
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