Summary:
The city of Forest City, Iowa is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Forest City Elementary School, Forest City High School, and Forest City Middle School. These schools are part of the Forest City Community School District and have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with several standout schools in the district.
Forest City Elementary School is a top-performing school, ranked 82nd out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 87.5% of 3rd graders and 82.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 95.3% of 3rd graders and 81.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, significantly exceeding state averages. Forest City High School is also a standout, ranking 75th out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The high school has strong test scores, with 82.4% of 10th graders, 84.1% of 11th graders, and 73.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 74.1% of 10th graders, 87% of 11th graders, and 79.2% of 9th graders proficient or better in Math.
While the schools in Forest City generally outperform state averages, there are some areas for potential improvement. All three schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is an issue that needs to be addressed. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rates vary across the schools, with the middle school having the highest rate at 41.38%. This suggests a need to explore additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the Forest City Community School District appears to be home to several high-performing schools, with Forest City Elementary School and Forest City High School standing out as particularly strong performers.
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