Corning Community School District

The Corning Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools - Corning Elementary School and Southwest Valley High School. Based on the available data, Corning Elementary School appears to be the stronger performing school in the district, outpacing the high school and the state averages on key academic metrics.

Corning Elementary School has consistently higher proficiency rates on state assessments, with over 80% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. In contrast, Southwest Valley High School lags behind the state averages on most academic measures, with only around 50-60% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, matching the elementary school.

While the high school spends significantly more per student ($21,108) compared to the elementary school ($15,382), it has lower academic performance. The elementary school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9, compared to 12.9 at the high school, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Corning Elementary School is the standout school in the district, and the district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the performance differences between the two schools and consider strategies to improve the high school's outcomes.