Summary:
The Clinton Community School District in Iowa is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools exhibit varying levels of academic performance, with Whittier Elementary School standing out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 54 elementary schools in Iowa over the past 3 years.
In contrast, Jefferson Elementary School appears to be the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools for the past 3 years. The data suggests significant differences in the schools' student demographics, with Whittier Elementary having the highest percentage of white students and Jefferson Elementary having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While the data does not show a clear correlation between higher spending per student or lower student-teacher ratios and better academic performance, the lower-performing schools may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps observed in their test scores. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to these disparities could help the district develop more effective strategies to support all students and ensure equitable educational opportunities across the elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District.
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