Summary:
The city of Wilton, Iowa is home to two schools - Wilton Elementary School and Wilton Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Wilton Community School District. The data reveals that Wilton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking in the top third of Iowa elementary schools. In contrast, Wilton Junior-Senior High shows more mixed results, with strong performance in 10th-grade English Language Arts but lower rankings overall compared to other Iowa high schools.
Wilton Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students scoring well above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP assessments. Notably, the school's 6th-grade students excel, with 91.2% proficient or better in ELA and 82.4% in Math. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years, indicating its consistent quality. In comparison, Wilton Junior-Senior High School demonstrates strong performance in 10th-grade ELA, with 86.3% of students scoring proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 73.8%. However, the high school's overall ranking places it in the middle third of Iowa high schools.
While the data suggests academic excellence at Wilton Elementary, the higher free and reduced lunch rate at this school compared to the high school may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could impact student performance at the secondary level. Additionally, both schools have a predominantly white student population, which may not reflect the diversity of the broader community. Understanding the district's resource allocation and decision-making processes, as well as ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all students, could be areas of focus for the Wilton Community School District.
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