Summary:
The city of Glidden, Iowa is home to two schools: Glidden-Ralston Elementary School and Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Glidden-Ralston Community School District. While the elementary school appears to be a standout performer, the high school lags behind state averages in several key metrics.
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, where some grade levels achieve over 90% proficiency. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, indicating strong student engagement. In contrast, Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School struggles, with test scores below the state average, especially in science and mathematics, and a 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, which is lower than the state average.
The data suggests that while Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is a strong performer, the district as a whole, ranked 214 out of 313 in Iowa and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, has room for improvement. The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school levels may be an area worth further investigation to understand the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools.
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