Summary:
The Saydel Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Saydel High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Iowa high schools over the past three school years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas.
Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $15,532 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1, Saydel High School continues to struggle academically. The school serves a diverse student population, with 74.94% White, 17.74% Hispanic, 0.89% African American, and 0.67% Asian students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.53% in the 2022-2023 school year.
The data highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of the persistent academic underperformance at Saydel High School. While the school's demographics and funding levels do not appear to be the primary factors contributing to its low performance, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student learning outcomes and help the school climb out of the bottom 10% of Iowa high schools.
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