Summary:
The city of Sumner, Iowa is home to two schools - Sumner-Fredericksburg High School and Durant Elementary School, both part of the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District. While the high school has seen fluctuations in its state-wide ranking, it maintains a strong four-year graduation rate of 88.3% and its students perform well on standardized tests. In contrast, Durant Elementary School has experienced a significant drop in its state-wide ranking, despite its students generally performing on par with or above district and state averages on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School has 245 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2, while Durant Elementary School has 198 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3. Both schools have higher than average chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area of concern. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with the high school having a 31.02% free and reduced lunch rate and the elementary school having a 40.91% rate, suggesting a relatively higher proportion of students from lower-income families.
In terms of resource allocation, Sumner-Fredericksburg High School spends $15,045 per student, while Durant Elementary School spends $13,133 per student. This difference may indicate different priorities or funding sources within the district. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Sumner, Iowa, highlighting their strengths, challenges, and areas for potential improvement, which could inform future decision-making and resource allocation within the district.
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