Summary:
The Hampton-Dumont Community School District in Iowa consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Hampton-Dumont High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 154 out of 340 Iowa high schools and achieving a 88.3% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. The school also outperformed the state average in several ISASP test scores, including 81.8% proficiency in 10th grade English Language Arts and 84.1% proficiency in 10th grade Mathematics. In contrast, Hampton-Dumont Middle School is ranked 258 out of 344 Iowa middle schools, with a 1-star rating, but it still managed to perform well in ISASP English Language Arts and Science, exceeding the state averages.
The elementary schools in the district, South Side Elementary and North Side Elementary, appear to be struggling, with lower ISASP proficiency rates compared to the state average, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade. Additionally, the district faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 21.6% across all schools, which may be impacting student learning and academic outcomes.
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