Summary:
The city of Centerville, Iowa is home to 4 schools serving students from preschool through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the Centerville Community School District is ranked 274 out of 313 districts in Iowa and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating relatively poor overall performance.
Among the standout schools, Lakeview Elementary has the highest enrollment with 541 students and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 49.72%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Centerville High School has the second-highest enrollment with 400 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. However, both Lakeview Elementary and Centerville High School generally perform below the state average on ISASP test scores.
Across the district, all schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the Centerville Community Preschool Bldg serves a relatively small number of students (58) but has a high student-teacher ratio of 20:1, which could be an area for improvement. Overall, the Centerville Community School District appears to be facing challenges, and targeted interventions may be needed to address the district's performance and attendance issues.
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