Summary:
The Urbandale Community School District operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is located in Urbandale, Iowa, a growing suburban community near Des Moines.
Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Webster Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and over 80% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Valerius Elementary School is another high-performing school, ranking in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools with strong test scores. At the high school level, Urbandale High School performs well, with test scores above the state average and a solid 88.3% four-year graduation rate.
While the district's schools generally perform well on state assessments, there are some areas of concern. All schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly across the schools, from 19.78% at Webster Elementary to 48.36% at Karen Acres Elementary. The district may want to investigate these disparities and ensure equitable resource allocation across all campuses.
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