Summary:
The Cedar Falls Community School District is home to two high-performing middle schools: Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School. Both schools consistently outperform the state average on standardized tests and maintain a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Peet Junior High School ranks 36th out of 344 Iowa middle schools, while Holmes Junior High School ranks 42nd. Peet Junior High School stands out in 8th grade English Language Arts, with 93.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 80.2%. Holmes Junior High School excels in 9th grade English Language Arts, with 94.2% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 76.4%. Both schools have slightly higher chronic absenteeism rates than the district average, an area for potential improvement.
In terms of resources, Peet Junior High School spends $12,622 per student, while Holmes Junior High School spends $13,002 per student. The student-teacher ratios are 14:1 and 13.1:1, respectively. The higher free and reduced lunch rate at Holmes Junior High School (28.3%) compared to Peet Junior High School (25.07%) may suggest potential equity concerns, but the schools' strong academic performance indicates they are effectively supporting all students.
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