Colo-NESCO Community School District

The Colo-NESCO Community School District in Iowa operates two schools: Colo-NESCO Middle/High School and Colo-Nesco Elementary School. While the district as a whole is ranked 252 out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the individual schools have shown some standout performance in certain academic areas.

Colo-NESCO Middle/High School has demonstrated strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming the state average in several grade levels. In contrast, Colo-Nesco Elementary School has particularly excelled in mathematics, with 3rd and 4th-grade students scoring above the state average in the past two school years. However, both schools have experienced fluctuations in their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger star ratings, suggesting the need for consistent academic improvement.

One area of concern for both schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, over 40% at each school, suggest a need to address socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. The district may also want to examine the differences in spending per student between the middle/high school and elementary school to ensure equitable resource allocation.