Summary:
The Schaller-Crestland Community School District in Iowa operates two schools: Schaller-Crestland Elementary and Schaller-Crestland Ridge View Middle School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
Schaller-Crestland Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools and achieving exceptional test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperformed state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates. In contrast, both schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state average.
The district also faces socioeconomic challenges, with around 50% of students at both schools receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the district may need to allocate resources and implement targeted interventions to address these challenges and support student learning and achievement. Additionally, the difference in spending per student between the elementary and middle school ($14,410 vs. $13,560) may indicate that the district is prioritizing resource allocation differently between the two school levels.
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