Summary:
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District in Iowa is home to a single high school, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 180th out of 336 Iowa high schools in 2022-2023 to 252nd out of 332 in 2021-2022. Currently, the school is ranked 229th out of 338 schools with a 2-star rating.
Academically, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 9th grade Math proficiency rate of 75% was higher than the state average of 63.3%. However, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science are consistently below the state averages, indicating an area for improvement. Despite the district's higher-than-average spending of $16,263 per student, the school's academic performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and curriculum enhancements to address these challenges.
One notable aspect of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is its diverse student population, with 54.23% White and 43.44% Hispanic students. This diversity may require the school to implement culturally responsive teaching practices and support services to ensure the academic success of all students. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 1 is generally considered a positive factor for student learning, though it has not yet translated to consistently strong academic outcomes.
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