Summary:
The city of Toledo, Iowa has a single middle school, South Tama County Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school faces a combination of demographic and academic challenges, with a diverse student population, high poverty rates, and below-average test scores compared to the state of Iowa.
South Tama County Middle School has an enrollment of 423 students, with a racial makeup that is 44.68% White, 39.24% Hispanic, 9.46% Native American, 5.2% two or more races, 0.95% Asian, and 0.47% African American. The school has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 65.01%, indicating a large proportion of students come from low-income households. Academically, the school's test scores lag behind the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the Iowa state averages.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $12,641, it has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Iowa middle schools over the past three years, with a 1-2 star rating. This suggests that the school is performing below average compared to its peers across the state. While the school's diverse student population and socioeconomic challenges present unique obstacles, the low academic performance and statewide ranking indicate that the South Tama County community may need to explore additional support and resources to help improve student outcomes at South Tama County Middle School.
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