Guthrie Center Community School District

The Guthrie Center Community School District consists of two schools: Guthrie Center Elementary School and Guthrie Center High School. The data analysis reveals that Guthrie Center Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Iowa and exceeding state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Guthrie Center High School's performance is more variable, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years.

Guthrie Center Elementary School boasts high proficiency rates on ISASP tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and is ranked among the top 161 elementary schools in Iowa for the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (34.12%) and a small student-teacher ratio of 11:1, indicating a high level of individual attention for students. On the other hand, Guthrie Center High School's proficiency rates, while generally above the state averages, are not as consistently high as the elementary school's, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated from 67th out of 336 high schools in 2022-2023 to 138th out of 338 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals that both schools have a predominantly White student population, with relatively low percentages of minority students. Additionally, the high school spends more per student ($15,442 per student) compared to the elementary school ($12,899 per student), which could be due to factors such as more specialized curriculum, equipment, or extracurricular activities. The small student-teacher ratios at both the elementary and high school levels are noteworthy, as they suggest a high level of individual attention and support for students.