Summary:
The city of Osage, Iowa is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Lincoln Elementary School, Osage High School, and Osage Middle School. These schools are part of the Osage Community School District, which is ranked 76th out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Osage High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 20th out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts consistently high test scores, with 88.5% or more of 10th, 11th, and 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 70.5% or more proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, Osage High School has an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate, the highest among the three schools.
In contrast, while Lincoln Elementary School and Osage Middle School are performing well overall, they do not stand out as strongly as Osage High School based on the provided metrics. The district may want to investigate and address the consistent 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate across all three schools, as well as ensure equitable funding and resources to support the educational needs of students at all grade levels.
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