Summary:
The Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District consists of two schools: South Hardin Middle School and Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School. Based on the available data, Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming South Hardin Middle School across various metrics.
Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top 50% of Iowa elementary schools, and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, South Hardin Middle School has a lower statewide ranking, typically placing in the bottom 50% of Iowa middle schools, and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school's proficiency rates are more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.
The data also suggests a potential socioeconomic divide within the district, as Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (31.52%) compared to South Hardin Middle School (50.26%). This disparity may contribute to the performance gap observed between the two schools and could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions by the district.
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