Summary:
The city of Eldon, Iowa is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Cardinal Elementary, Cardinal Junior High, and Cardinal High School. These schools are part of the Cardinal Community School District, which is ranked 248 out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Cardinal Junior High stands out as the highest-performing, ranked 205 out of 344 Iowa middle schools and consistently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in several academic areas, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. Cardinal High School also shows promise, with the highest spending per student at $15,215 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, as well as a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all three schools performing below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. Additionally, the schools have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% across the district, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues, as well as exploring the potential relationship between funding and academic performance, could be crucial for the Cardinal Community School District to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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