Summary:
The Red Oak Community School District consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Inman Elementary School and Red Oak Early Childhood Center) and 1 high school (Red Oak Junior/Senior High School). The data reveals a mixed picture, with the high school performing relatively well but the elementary schools struggling to meet state standards.
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 226 out of 340 Iowa high schools and having a 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. Its test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Inman Elementary School has lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.
The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 52.91% at Red Oak Junior/Senior High School to 70% at Red Oak Early Childhood Center. Additionally, all 3 schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The varying spending per student across the schools suggests a potential imbalance in resource allocation within the district, which could be impacting the educational outcomes.
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