Summary:
The city of Eddyville, Iowa is home to two schools: Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior/Senior High and Eddyville Elementary, both part of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Central School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 247 out of 313 in Iowa and rated 1 out of 5 stars, Eddyville Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the area.
Eddyville Elementary is ranked 216 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars, significantly outperforming the junior/senior high school, which is ranked 280 out of 340 Iowa high schools and rated 1 out of 5 stars. Eddyville Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in ISASP test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Eddyville Elementary had 88% proficiency, compared to 70% for the district and 67.9% for the state.
Despite the similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the two schools, Eddyville Elementary maintains a higher performance level. The school also has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to its success. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 21.6%, which the district should address to improve student engagement and outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!