Summary:
The city of West Union, Iowa is home to two schools: North Fayette Valley High School and West Union Elementary School, both part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District. While North Fayette Valley High School maintains solid academic performance, West Union Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 50th out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in the 2015-2016 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Union Elementary School demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, with 81.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 89.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. In contrast, North Fayette Valley High School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages in core subjects. Both schools have similar student-teacher ratios and free and reduced lunch rates, indicating comparable resource allocation and student demographics.
While West Union Elementary School's performance has declined in recent years, it still maintains a 3-star rating and continues to outperform the state in academic assessments. The consistent 3-star ratings for the North Fayette Valley Community School District suggest room for improvement in overall school performance and student achievement, which could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions.
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