United Community School District

United Community School is the sole elementary school in the United Community School District in Iowa. With 361 students enrolled, the school has a racial makeup of 88.37% White, 1.39% African American, 6.37% Hispanic, 0.83% Asian, and 3.05% two or more races. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with proficiency rates on state assessments fluctuating above and below the state averages in recent years.

United Community School has seen its statewide ranking drop significantly, from 113th out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 458th out of 557 in 2023-2024. This decline in ranking suggests the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Despite the school's lower academic performance, it has relatively high spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to state averages, indicating that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's outcomes.

The school's 22.44% free and reduced-price lunch rate, a proxy for socioeconomic status, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on student achievement. Further investigation into the school's specific strategies, curriculum, and support systems could provide more insights into the drivers of its performance and help identify areas for improvement.