Summary:
The city of Denison, Iowa is home to a single middle school, Denison Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 within the Denison Community School District. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1.
Denison Middle School's academic performance is a key strength, with 8th-grade students achieving an 89.7% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 80.2%. However, the school faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a significant portion (65.31%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 125th out of 334 Iowa middle schools (3 stars) in 2022-2023 to 174th out of 337 (2 stars) in 2023-2024, with the current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year at 141st out of 344 (3 stars). These changes suggest that the school's performance may be influenced by various factors, and further investigation could provide valuable insights to support the school's continued growth and success.
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