Best Public Schools in Ogden, IA

The city of Ogden, Iowa is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Ogden Elementary School, Ogden High School, and Ogden Middle School, all part of the Ogden Community School District. Based on the available data, Ogden Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ogden Elementary School's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 88-95% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 88-98% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. This is well above the Iowa state averages. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, compared to the high school and middle school which both have the same 21.6% rate. Additionally, the elementary school's student-teacher ratio of 14.7 is lower than the other two schools.

While Ogden Elementary School is the standout, the district as a whole faces some challenges. All three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates around 21-22%, well above the state average. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 20.68% at the high school to 24.7% at the elementary school, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage in the district. Additionally, the differences in per-student spending between the schools do not necessarily correlate with their performance outcomes, suggesting potential equity issues that the district may need to address.