Collins-Maxwell Community School District

The Collins-Maxwell Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School and Collins-Maxwell Elementary School. The data reveals that the elementary school is the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in state-wide rankings and outperforming the middle/high school on various metrics.

Collins-Maxwell Elementary School has a 4-star rating and ranks 74th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools, while the middle/high school has a lower 2-star rating and ranks 174th out of 340 Iowa high schools. The elementary school also outperforms the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of around 21.6%.

Interestingly, the middle/high school has a higher spending per student of $17,207, compared to $14,450 at the elementary school. The similar student-teacher ratios between the two schools, around 10.6 to 10.8, suggest that this factor may not be a significant driver of the performance differences. The higher free and reduced lunch rate at the elementary school, 47.62% compared to 37.5% at the middle/high school, indicates that the student population at the elementary school may face more socioeconomic challenges, which could impact their academic performance.