Summary:
The Red Oak Community School District has only one elementary school, Inman Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 496 students. While Inman Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school's academic performance is consistently below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. Additionally, a high percentage of Inman Elementary students (58.87%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage within the school's population.
Inman Elementary's test scores on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) are generally below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.1% of 3rd graders at Inman Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64.2% statewide. This underperformance on standardized tests suggests that the school may be struggling to effectively educate its students and prepare them for academic success.
Despite the academic challenges, Inman Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Iowa elementary schools over the past three years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This consistent low performance indicates that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been effectively addressed. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.
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