Keokuk Community School District

The Keokuk Community School District in Iowa consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the district, Keokuk High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 88.3% and proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state average. However, the school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. Hawthorne Elementary School was once a high-performing school, ranked 175 out of 626 Iowa elementary schools in 2011-2012, but its current ranking and rating have declined. The school stands out for its strong Mathematics performance, with 73.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better, and its high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 65.58%. Keokuk Middle School also has relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average, but it shares the district's high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%.

Across the district, the data reveals some concerning trends, such as the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and variations in test score performance, with some schools outperforming the state average and others lagging behind. The district also shows significant socioeconomic diversity, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 51.35% at Keokuk High School to 68.67% at Torrence Elementary. Further analysis of factors like spending per student and student-teacher ratios could provide insights into the district's resource allocation and staffing decisions, and help identify areas for improvement to support student success.