CAM Community School District

The CAM Community School District in Iowa consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 290 out of 313 in Iowa and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Among the schools in the district, CAM Junior/Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 228 out of 340 Iowa high schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong test scores, with 76.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. In contrast, the virtual schools in the district, such as Iowa Connections Academy High School, tend to have lower test scores compared to the traditional public schools.

The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance and funding across the schools in the district. While CAM Elementary School ranks 402 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and has some strong test scores, the district as a whole underperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, all schools in the district have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These systemic challenges will require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address and improve educational opportunities for students in the CAM Community School District.