Summary:
The Dike-New Hartford Community School District in Iowa is home to two elementary schools: Dike Elementary School and New Hartford Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade and are located in the communities of Dike and New Hartford, respectively.
Dike Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Iowa. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance, Dike Elementary School's students significantly outperform the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90.6% of 3rd-grade students and 93.2% of 4th-grade students at Dike Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively.
While both Dike Elementary School and New Hartford Elementary School have a predominantly white student population, there are some differences in their socioeconomic profiles. Dike Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.67%) compared to New Hartford Elementary School (21.85%). Additionally, Dike Elementary School spends slightly more per student ($13,350) than New Hartford Elementary School ($12,915), which may contribute to its academic success.
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