Council Bluffs Community School District


Summary:

The Council Bluffs Community School District in Iowa operates 15 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like College View Elementary and Hoover Elementary ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while the district's two high schools, Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School, struggle to meet state averages in many subject areas.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the district's schools, with some, like College View Elementary and Lewis & Clark Elementary, boasting impressive test scores and proficiency rates, while others, such as Rue Elementary, lag behind. The district's middle schools, Gerald W Kirn and Woodrow Wilson, also perform below the elementary schools in many areas.

The data suggests a correlation between a school's socioeconomic factors, such as free and reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, like Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Franklin Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and proficiency rates. Addressing these performance gaps and supporting schools serving disadvantaged populations will be crucial for the Council Bluffs Community School District to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 300 W Broadway Ste 1600
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

 (712) 328-6446

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 313 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,299

Primary Schools: 10
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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