Summary:
The city of West Liberty, Iowa is home to 4 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The West Liberty Community School District as a whole is struggling academically, ranking 305 out of 313 districts in the state and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, West Liberty Middle School has the highest statewide ranking at 280 out of 344 Iowa middle schools, and is the only school in the district rated 1 out of 5 stars. Meanwhile, West Liberty High School has the highest graduation rate at 88.3% and relatively strong test scores, with 72.8% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.
Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (21.6% to 21.6%) and free/reduced lunch recipients (45.29% to 63.38%). Spending per student ranges from $11,685 to $14,944, and student-teacher ratios are between 11.9 and 14.5. These systemic issues suggest the need for comprehensive strategies to improve educational outcomes in the West Liberty Community School District.
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