Summary:
The West Liberty Community School District in Iowa consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 305 out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating consistently low performance, there are a few standout schools worth highlighting.
West Liberty Middle School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 280 out of 344 Iowa middle schools. It achieved a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, the only school in the district to receive a rating above 0 stars. The school showed strong performance in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts, as well as excelling in 7th grade Mathematics. West Liberty High School is also a standout, ranking 288 out of 340 Iowa high schools and achieving a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, the only other school in the district to receive a rating above 0 stars.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 45.29% at West Liberty High School to 63.38% at the Early Childhood Center. While the standout performance of the middle and high schools in certain areas suggests potential opportunities for improvement, addressing these broader issues may be key focus areas for the district to improve overall student outcomes.
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