Elementary Schools in Hampton-Dumont Community School District

The Hampton-Dumont Community School District in Iowa is home to two elementary schools: South Side Elementary School and North Side Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade and face similar challenges in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors.

According to the data, neither South Side Elementary nor North Side Elementary are standout performers, with both schools ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools. South Side Elementary has slightly better academic metrics, with 57.4% of 3rd graders and 70.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 60.3% of 3rd graders and 78.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. However, these scores still fall below the state averages. North Side Elementary does not have any reported test score data available.

Both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a large proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to the overall academic performance. The Hampton-Dumont Community School District as a whole is also ranked in the bottom half of Iowa school districts, suggesting a need for comprehensive improvements across the district to enhance the quality of education for all students.