Summary:
The Urbandale Community School District in Iowa has one high school, Urbandale High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with 31.48% of students identifying as non-White. However, Urbandale High School's academic performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with scores slightly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Over the past three years, Urbandale High School's statewide ranking has declined significantly, dropping from 170th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 263rd out of 338 in 2023-2024. This decline is accompanied by a drop in the school's SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star, indicating a need for further investigation into the factors contributing to this performance decline.
With over one-third of the student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Urbandale High School serves a significant number of economically disadvantaged students. Understanding how the school's funding and resource allocation align with the needs of this population could be an important area of exploration. Additionally, the school's performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests suggests potential equity gaps that may need to be addressed, as the school's scores are generally below the state averages.
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