South Central Calhoun Community School District

The South Central Calhoun Community School District in Iowa operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds represented across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district is South Central Calhoun High School, which has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 251st out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 127th out of 338 in 2023-2024. The high school's performance on ISASP tests is particularly strong, with 83.7% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76.7% proficient or better in math, both well above the state averages. The South Central Calhoun Elementary School also stands out, with 91.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics and 70.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages.

The district's schools vary in their spending per student, with the high school spending the most at $16,981 per student, compared to $11,463 at the middle school and $11,816 at the elementary school. This suggests that the district allocates more resources to the high school, potentially contributing to its stronger academic performance. Overall, the schools in the South Central Calhoun Community School District demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and areas for continued improvement.