Summary:
The Sigourney Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Sigourney Elementary and Sigourney Junior-Senior High School. While both schools are part of the same district, the high school stands out as the clear academic leader, consistently ranking higher in the state and outperforming the elementary school and state averages in key areas.
Sigourney Junior-Senior High School has a strong track record, reaching as high as 37th out of 338 Iowa high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The high school boasts impressive test scores, with 95.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages of around 75%. The school also performs well in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, Sigourney Junior-Senior High School has an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average.
In contrast, while Sigourney Elementary is a solid performer, it lags behind the high school in many metrics. The elementary school has a lower statewide ranking and lower test scores than the high school. Both schools, however, face challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state would like to see. Additionally, approximately 37% of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the district serves a population with significant economic challenges.
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