Summary:
The city of Wapello, Iowa is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Wapello Community School District. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state, there are some standout schools within the system worth highlighting.
Wapello Elementary School stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates often exceeding district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. This may be attributed to the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5. In contrast, Wapello Junior High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.7, but still manages to outperform the district and state on ISASP English Language Arts and Mathematics tests for 6th-8th grades.
Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group. The free and reduced lunch rates vary, ranging from 28.03% at Wapello Elementary to 42.2% at Wapello Junior High, suggesting a significant portion of the student population faces economic challenges. The district's spending per student is above the state average, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning, but the overall district performance remains a concern.
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