Summary:
The North Tama County Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: North Tama Elementary and North Tama High School. While both schools serve the same community, they exhibit some notable differences in their performance and characteristics.
North Tama High School stands out with a higher statewide ranking, stronger test scores, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to North Tama Elementary. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86.7% of 10th graders at the high school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, while only 43.6% of 3rd graders at the elementary school achieved the same level of proficiency.
However, the North Tama County Community School District as a whole is ranked 275 out of 309 districts in Iowa and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement across both schools. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools is not representative of the state, with both having a much higher percentage of white students compared to the state averages.
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