Summary:
The city of Spencer, Iowa is home to a school district that serves students from elementary through high school. The Spencer Community School District operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
Among the standout schools in the district, Spencer High School consistently ranks among the top 87 high schools in Iowa and outperforms the state average in standardized test scores. The school also has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 40.03% and spends $13,801 per student, which is higher than the state average. Similarly, Spencer Middle School is ranked among the top 126 middle schools in Iowa and also outperforms the state average in test scores.
While the district as a whole appears to be performing well, with its high school and middle school standing out as particularly successful, the elementary schools show more mixed results, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Additionally, the district has a predominantly white student population, which may indicate a lack of diversity. The high free and reduced lunch rates across the district, ranging from 40.03% to 50.22%, also suggest that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may have implications for the resources and support needed to ensure these students' academic success.
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