Summary:
The Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District has only one elementary school, Gilmore City Elementary School, which serves a small student population of 87 students. Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment, Gilmore City Elementary is consistently underperforming compared to other Iowa elementary schools, ranking in the bottom 15% statewide.
The school's academic struggles are evident in its low test scores, with only 27.3% of 3rd graders and 43.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 72.7% of 3rd graders and 56.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math, all significantly below state averages. Additionally, a high percentage (67.82%) of Gilmore City Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population that may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges.
Despite the district's high per-student spending of $26,655, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's persistent low ranking and poor academic performance suggest that the district may need to closely examine its resource allocation, instructional strategies, and support systems to address the challenges facing Gilmore City Elementary and improve student outcomes.
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