Summary:
The city of Van Horne, Iowa is home to two schools: Benton Community Senior High School and Benton Community Middle School, both part of the Benton Community School District. These schools demonstrate consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state average in core subject areas.
Benton Community Senior High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% and its ranking among the top 211 high schools in Iowa for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school also has a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% compared to the state average. Benton Community Middle School also performs well, with proficiency rates above the state average, and is ranked among the top 131 middle schools in Iowa for the 2024-2025 school year.
The data suggests a significant difference in per-student spending between the high school ($15,474) and the middle school ($9,661), which may contribute to the observed differences in performance and resources. Additionally, the high school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (23.06%) compared to the middle school (17.45%), indicating potential differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. Overall, both schools in Van Horne, Iowa are providing a strong educational experience for their students.
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