Summary:
Denison Community School District in Iowa has one middle school, Denison Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 125th out of 334 Iowa middle schools in 2022-2023 to 174th out of 337 in 2023-2024.
Denison Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1, which is generally considered a positive indicator for student learning and engagement. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.31%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which could be an area of concern.
Overall, Denison Community School District appears to have a strong-performing middle school, with particular strengths in academic achievement. However, the data also highlights potential equity issues and areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and maintaining more consistent performance over time.
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