Summary:
The South Central Calhoun Community School District in Iowa operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a mix of rural and small-town communities, with a focus on providing quality education to its students.
Among the standout schools in the district, South Central Calhoun High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% is also above the state average, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 127th and 191st out of 336-340 Iowa high schools over the past 3 years. South Central Calhoun Middle School has also shown solid academic achievement, with proficiency rates in core subjects generally on par with or above the state averages, and a statewide ranking ranging from 215th to 260th out of 334-344 Iowa middle schools.
While the district as a whole appears to be performing at or slightly below the state average in many academic areas, the data reveals some notable exceptions. The elementary school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 81.4% is particularly impressive, exceeding the state average of 75.8%. However, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% is a concerning trend that may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the district suggests the need to address socioeconomic disparities and ensure equitable access to educational resources and opportunities.
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