Summary:
The city of State Center, Iowa, is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: West Marshall Elementary School, West Marshall High School, and West Marshall Middle School, all part of the West Marshall Community School District.
Among the standout schools, West Marshall High School ranks 33rd out of 340 Iowa high schools and has a 5-star rating, with consistently high test scores and a strong graduation rate. West Marshall Middle School also performs well, ranking 81st out of 344 Iowa middle schools with a 4-star rating and impressive test scores. While the schools generally outperform state averages on standardized tests, they all face a common challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area the district may want to address.
Across the district, there are some differences in key metrics, such as free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student. West Marshall Elementary School and West Marshall Middle School have higher free/reduced lunch rates compared to West Marshall High School, and the high school also spends more per student than the other two schools. These differences may be important factors to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and allocating resources.
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