Summary:
The Creston Community School District in Iowa has two public elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 5th grade. Based on the available data, neither Creston Elementary School nor Creston Early Childhood Center stand out as exceptional performers, with both schools generally scoring below the state average on standardized tests and having fluctuating academic results over the past few years.
Creston Elementary School has a statewide ranking that has varied between 355 and 406 out of 557-565 Iowa elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are typically below the state averages, though there are some exceptions in certain grade levels. The school also has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 55.12%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In contrast, the Creston Early Childhood Center has a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 41.1% and a higher per-student spending of $15,230 compared to Creston Elementary School's $12,712 per student.
Overall, the data suggests that the elementary schools in the Creston Community School District have room for improvement in terms of academic achievement and consistent performance. While the schools may have unique strengths or challenges, the available information does not indicate any clear standout performers in the district.
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