Summary:
The Central Springs Community School District in Iowa operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a mix of rural and small-town communities, with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Among the standout schools in the district, Central Springs High School consistently ranks among the top 129 high schools in Iowa, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate and its 9th-grade students score significantly above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP tests. Similarly, Central Springs Elementary School - Manly Campus has a long history of strong performance, ranking among the top 60-214 elementary schools in Iowa and outperforming the district and state averages on 3rd-grade ISASP tests.
While the schools in the district generally perform above the state average on ISASP tests, the district faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% across all schools and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 34.72% to 47.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues could help the district further improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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