Schools in Atlantic, IA

The city of Atlantic, Iowa is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Atlantic Community School District.

Among the standout schools in the district is Atlantic Middle School, which ranks 135 out of 344 Iowa middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another strong performer is Washington Elementary School, which has impressive 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rates of 91.6%, compared to 76.3% statewide.

While the schools in Atlantic share some consistent performance trends across the district, they also face common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.6% across all 4 schools. The district also exhibits a diverse socioeconomic makeup, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 45.75% at Washington Elementary to 52.17% at Schuler Elementary School. Spending per student also varies, from $12,238 at Schuler Elementary to $16,748 at Atlantic High School.