Summary:
The Marshalltown Community School District in Iowa consists of 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 294 out of 313 districts in Iowa and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Franklin Elementary School and J.C. Hoglan Elementary School have the highest SchoolDigger rankings and some of the strongest test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in mathematics. In contrast, Rogers Elementary School struggles, with only 39% of 3rd graders and 47.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high rates of poverty, with free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 68% to 91% across the schools, and a district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, the district lags behind state averages in test scores and other key metrics, suggesting a need for comprehensive review and improvement of educational strategies and resource allocation.
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