Summary:
The Calamus-Wheatland Community School District in Iowa operates two schools: Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center and Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center. The district as a whole is ranked 204 out of 313 districts in Iowa and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting broader challenges that impact both schools.
The elementary school stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on ISASP English Language Arts and Mathematics tests often exceeding the state average. It also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. In contrast, the high school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and more mixed results on Mathematics tests, though it performs well on English Language Arts. The high school does, however, have a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate, higher than the state average.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The elementary school spends less per student ($12,879) compared to the high school ($13,932), but it's unclear if the additional spending at the high school is translating into better outcomes for students. Overall, the data suggests the elementary school may be the stronger performer, but the district as a whole is facing significant challenges that require further analysis and targeted interventions to improve outcomes for all students.
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