Atlantic Community School District

The Atlantic Community School District in Iowa consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 186th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts in the state.

Within the district, Atlantic Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 135th out of 344 Iowa middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school's test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Schuler Elementary School lags behind the other schools in the district, with test scores that are lower than the district and state averages.

The schools in the Atlantic Community School District share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 21.6% to 22.8%. Additionally, the district has relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. By addressing these systemic issues and replicating the successful practices of higher-performing schools like Atlantic Middle School, the district can work to improve the overall performance of its schools.