Summary:
The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District consists of two schools: Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School and Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School. The elementary school stands out for its consistently high performance in mathematics, with 76.9% to 82.1% of students proficient or better across grades 3-6. The junior high/high school, on the other hand, impresses with its strong English Language Arts proficiency rates, with 95.5% of 8th graders and 75% of 10th graders meeting or exceeding standards.
While the elementary school maintains a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 13.1, the junior high/high school has a lower ratio of 10.6. However, the junior high/high school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 114th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 213th out of 338 in 2023-2024. This trend warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to this decline.
Overall, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District provides a diverse educational experience, with each school showcasing unique strengths. The district's focus on maintaining and improving student performance, as well as addressing the concerning trend in the junior high/high school's statewide ranking, will be crucial in ensuring the continued success of all students within the district.
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