Pekin Community School District

The Pekin Community School District in Iowa serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Pekin Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/Senior High School. The data analysis reveals that Pekin Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and achieving strong test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. In contrast, the high school appears to be performing closer to the state average, with more mixed test score results.

Pekin Elementary School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its test scores are significantly above the state averages, with 85.3% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA compared to 64.2% statewide, and 90% proficiency in 6th grade ELA compared to 74.5% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, and spends $12,602 per student, which is higher than the $14,808 spent per student at the high school.

While the high school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, its 7th and 8th grade ELA scores are strong, but the 11th grade ELA and math scores lag behind the state averages. The district's spending per student is higher at the high school level, but the elementary school has a lower student-teacher ratio and stronger academic outcomes, raising questions about the efficiency and allocation of resources within the district.