Creston Community School District

The Creston Community School District in Iowa operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade.

Creston High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 135 high schools in Iowa over the past 3 years and achieving impressive test scores, with 89.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school also boasts a strong graduation rate of 88.3%. Meanwhile, Creston Middle School has been ranked in the top 195 middle schools in Iowa, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

In contrast, the elementary schools in the district, particularly Creston Elementary School, have more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others falling behind. This suggests a need to focus on improving the quality of education and support at the elementary level to ensure a strong foundation for student success. Additionally, the schools in the Creston Community School District serve a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.4% to 59.05%, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to the state average.