Summary:
The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District consists of two schools: Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton High School and Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary School. The high school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 107th to 184th out of 336-340 Iowa high schools, but maintains a 3-star rating and a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the elementary school has a lower 2-star rating, ranking 404th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools, with mixed performance on ISASP assessments.
The high school outperforms the state averages on ISASP assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels, indicating a strong academic program. However, the elementary school's performance is more varied, with some grades exceeding state averages and others falling below. Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.72% for the high school and 50% for the elementary school.
Overall, the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District appears to have a high-performing high school that is outpacing state averages, but also faces challenges at the elementary school level and in terms of overall district performance and resources. Addressing the inconsistencies in high school ranking and improving elementary school outcomes could be key focus areas for the district moving forward.
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