Durant Community School District

The Durant Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Durant Elementary School and Durant Junior/Senior High School. The elementary school has consistently strong performance on standardized tests, often exceeding state averages, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd/4th grade Mathematics. However, both schools have experienced declining SchoolDigger ratings in recent years, with the elementary school dropping from 4 stars to 2 stars and the high school dropping from 2 stars to 1 star.

While the elementary school maintains a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 28.86%, the high school has a higher rate of 31.76%, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences between the two student populations. Academically, the data indicates that the elementary school generally outperforms the high school on ISASP tests, with higher proficiency rates in most grade levels and subject areas. The high school, however, performs well in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to consider in terms of providing a more inclusive and representative educational environment. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the two schools within the Durant Community School District, highlighting areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.