Summary:
The Belle Plaine Community School District in Iowa is home to a single high school, Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. While the school has some positive metrics, it also faces several challenges that may be impacting its performance and ranking within the state.
Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 88.3%, which is slightly above the state average. However, the school struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on the ISASP tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing well above the state average, while others are below. Additionally, over 43% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, and its spending per student of $15,770 is higher than the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining over the past few years, from 140th out of 336 Iowa high schools in 2022-2023 to 225th out of 340 in 2024-2025. Addressing the school's attendance issues, targeting academic interventions, and supporting economically disadvantaged students may be key priorities for the district to improve the school's performance and outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!