Summary:
The city of Urbandale, Iowa is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this Urbandale Community School District generally perform well above the state average, with several standout institutions.
Walnut Hills Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with over 90% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Webster Elementary School is another top performer, ranking 33rd out of 576 Iowa elementary schools. Meanwhile, Urbandale High School has shown steady improvement in its state ranking, going from 263rd to 150th out of Iowa high schools in recent years.
However, the data also reveals stark differences in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Urbandale. While many schools have exceptional test scores, others, such as Olmsted Elementary and Karen Acres Elementary, lag behind. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may be an area for improvement.
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