Summary:
The Chariton Community School District in Iowa consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Columbus Elementary and Van Allen Elementary), 1 middle school (Chariton Middle School), and 1 high school (Chariton High School).
Chariton High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 229 out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% and performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 10th and 11th grade students. Chariton Middle School also demonstrates strong academic performance, exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.73% at Chariton High School to 61.17% at Columbus Elementary. Additionally, all schools in the district have a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% compared to the state average, which may be an area of concern requiring further investigation and intervention.
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