Summary:
The West Fork Community School District in Iowa has one middle school, West Fork Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, indicating strong student engagement and a positive school environment.
West Fork Middle School stands out for its academic performance, with students scoring above the state average on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also serves a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with 30.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 and spends $14,548 per student, which is higher than the state average.
While West Fork Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 156th out of 344 Iowa middle schools in 2024-2025 to 248th out of 334 in 2022-2023, its current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates average performance. This suggests that the school's effectiveness may be influenced by factors beyond just test scores, such as changes in the student population or teaching staff. Overall, West Fork Middle School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its district and the state, providing a quality education and support to its diverse student body.
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