Summary:
The GMG Community School District in Iowa serves students from elementary through secondary grades across two schools - GMG Elementary School and GMG Secondary School. While the district as a whole is ranked 277 out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 1 out of 5 stars, the individual schools show some areas of strength and opportunity.
GMG Secondary School stands out for its higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, particularly in 10th and 11th grade, exceeding the state average. In contrast, both schools struggle with Mathematics proficiency compared to the state. GMG Elementary School, however, demonstrates strong performance in 5th and 6th grade Science, surpassing the state average in this subject area. Both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly above the state average, which may require targeted interventions.
Financially, GMG Elementary School spends $12,834 per student, while GMG Secondary School spends $14,599 per student. The secondary school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5 compared to 12.6 at the elementary level. These differences in resource allocation may contribute to the varying academic performance between the two schools. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture, highlighting the need for continued monitoring, targeted support, and a focus on improving the district's overall ranking to better support student outcomes across the GMG Community School District.
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