Summary:
The city of Maynard, Iowa is home to a single elementary school, the West Central PK-8 School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's performance has been consistently below average, ranking 354th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 380th out of 557 in the 2023-2024 school year.
The West Central PK-8 School's academic performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the state average, while others struggle. For example, in 2024-2025, 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 59.1% (compared to the state average of 67.9%), but 7th grade ELA proficiency was 85.7% (compared to the state average of 74.9%). Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, which may be contributing to the inconsistent academic performance.
The West Central PK-8 School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 52.46% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending of $12,835 in the 2018-2019 school year, the school's overall performance suggests that the resources may not be optimized or effectively targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement could be crucial for improving student outcomes at the West Central Community School District.
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