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AGWSR Community School District


At a glance
223rdof 313 Iowa districts▼ 13
Better than 28% of Iowa districts
713 Hardin St
Ackley, IA 50601
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Statewide performance 2015–2025
2025: better than 28.8% of districts
5
Schools
642
Students
Top rankedAGWSR Middle School164th of 344 Iowa middle schools
Biggest riser
AGWSR Elementary School up 15 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
AGWSR High School 10.6 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
AGWSR Middle School
Summary:

The AGWSR Community School District in Iowa serves students from 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout schools like AGWSR Middle School ranking 164 out of 344 Iowa middle schools, while other schools struggle with lower test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.

AGWSR Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, AGWSR High School has shown improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 2-star rating, and boasting an 88.3% four-year graduation rate. However, the district's overall test scores tend to lag behind state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 59.5% to 79.5% compared to the state's 64.2% to 75.8%.

A concerning trend across the district is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20% to 46.53%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While the district faces these challenges, the data suggests opportunities for improvement, such as addressing attendance issues and working to provide more equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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