Decorah Community School District

The Decorah Community School District in Iowa is home to four exceptional schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the top performers in the state, with Decorah High School and Decorah Middle School standing out as particularly impressive institutions.

Decorah High School is a standout, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 10 high schools in Iowa over the past three years. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Decorah Middle School has also maintained a 5-star rating and ranked among the top 31 middle schools in the state, demonstrating strong academic achievement with 83.6% to 91.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76.4% to 88.6% proficient or better in Mathematics.

While the Decorah Community School District has a predominantly white student population, the varying free and reduced lunch rates across the schools suggest a degree of socioeconomic diversity. The district's commitment to academic excellence is evident, with all schools outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools may reflect varying resource allocation and priorities within the district, but the overall performance of the Decorah schools is a testament to the district's dedication to providing a high-quality education for its students.