Summary:
The Central DeWitt School District in Iowa consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district's schools have shown a mix of strong and declining performance, with Central DeWitt High School standing out as a consistently high-performing institution, while Central DeWitt Middle School has seen a drop in its statewide ranking.
Central DeWitt High School is the district's standout, with impressive academic results across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.9% of 10th graders, 78.1% of 11th graders, and 88.9% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts on the ISASP tests. The school also performed well in mathematics, with 71.7% of 10th graders, 65.9% of 11th graders, and 78% of 9th graders proficient or better. Additionally, the school boasts a four-year graduation rate of 88.3%, which is higher than the state average.
In contrast, Central DeWitt Middle School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a statewide ranking of 93 out of 334 in 2022-2023 to 224 out of 344 in 2024-2025. This suggests the district may need to focus on addressing the underlying factors contributing to the middle school's performance decline. Meanwhile, Ekstrand Elementary School stands out for its strong math and English Language Arts scores, with 89.2% and 78.4% of 3rd graders, respectively, proficient or better on the 2024-2025 ISASP tests.
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