Summary:
The Central Decatur Community School District in Iowa is home to two elementary schools: South Elementary School and North Elementary School. While both schools face challenges, the data analysis reveals that North Elementary School stands out as a relatively higher-performing school within the district.
North Elementary School has shown strong academic performance, with several grade levels exceeding the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP tests. The school has also consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, according to the SchoolDigger rankings, earning a 2-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.
In contrast, South Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 74.01%, compared to North Elementary's 68.02%. Additionally, South Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.1, compared to North Elementary's 14.2. These factors may contribute to the academic performance gap between the two schools. The district's overall ranking of 226 out of 309 in Iowa, with a 1-star rating, indicates room for improvement in the district's educational outcomes, and analyzing the factors that contribute to the performance of the higher-achieving North Elementary School could provide insights for improving the district as a whole.
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