Summary:
The city of Schleswig, Iowa is home to two schools: Schleswig Elementary School and Schleswig Middle School, both part of the Schleswig Community School District. While Schleswig Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Iowa, Schleswig Middle School has not performed as strongly, with a lower ranking and more mixed test scores.
Schleswig Elementary School stands out as the stronger of the two institutions, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores significantly above the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.8, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Schleswig Middle School has a 1-star rating and more mixed test results, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
The data also reveals some potential differences between the two schools, such as the elementary school's lower free and reduced lunch rate of 43.48% compared to the middle school's 44.44%, and the significantly higher spending per student at the elementary school ($21,453) compared to the middle school ($14,627). These factors may contribute to the performance gap between the two institutions and warrant further investigation to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Schleswig community.
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