Summary:
The Clarke Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Clarke Community High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has a student population of 442 and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 53.17%.
Academically, Clarke Community High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts are above the state average in some grades, but its Mathematics and Science proficiency rates lag behind the state averages. The school's ranking on the SchoolDigger platform has fluctuated in recent years, from 305 out of 332 schools in 2021-2022 to 243 out of 338 schools in 2023-2024, indicating inconsistent performance compared to other Iowa high schools. Despite the school's higher spending of $16,046 per student, which is above the state average, its academic outcomes do not appear to be directly correlated with this higher spending.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Clarke Community High School reveals a school serving a population with significant economic needs, with mixed academic performance compared to state averages, and a fluctuating ranking among other Iowa high schools. While the school's higher spending per student does not seem to be directly translating into improved academic outcomes, the school's performance in certain subject areas suggests potential areas for improvement in the school's curriculum and instructional practices.
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