Summary:
The city of Coon Rapids, Iowa is home to two schools: Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center, a high school, and Cr-B Elementary School. These schools are part of the Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District and serve students from grades 6-12 and K-5, respectively.
Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in core subjects across multiple grade levels. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. Additionally, the small student-teacher ratio of 11:1 suggests a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Cr-B Elementary School demonstrates impressive proficiency rates in certain grade levels, but has a lower statewide ranking and rating, as well as a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 47.22%, indicating a student population with greater economic needs.
The data highlights the strengths and potential areas for improvement within the Coon Rapids-Bayard school system. While Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center consistently outperforms the state averages, the more mixed results at Cr-B Elementary School present an opportunity for the district to analyze the factors driving these differences and implement strategies to support the academic success of all students.
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