Summary:
The city of Tabor, Iowa is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Fremont-Mills Elementary School and Fremont-Mills Middle and Senior High School, both part of the Fremont-Mills Community School District. While the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, the high school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, earning it a spot among the top 25% of Iowa high schools.
Fremont-Mills Middle and Senior High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school's students excel in 7th and 9th-grade ELA and 8th-grade Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state average. In contrast, Fremont-Mills Elementary School has struggled, dropping from the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to the bottom 35% in 2023-2024, with generally below-average test scores in ELA and Mathematics.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with the high school spending significantly more per student than the elementary school. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a factor in the performance gap between the two schools. Understanding the underlying reasons for these disparities could help identify areas for improvement and ensure equitable, high-quality education for all students in the Tabor community.
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