Westwood Community School District

The Westwood Community School District in Iowa serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Westwood Elementary School and Westwood High School. The data shows that Westwood Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently exceeding state averages on standardized tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Westwood High School has more variable performance, with some grade levels and subject areas performing well above the state average, while others are below.

Westwood Elementary School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 20% of elementary schools in Iowa. Over 75% of its students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's strong academic performance is supported by a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8. However, both schools in the district have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, around 21.6%, which may impact student learning and achievement.

While the Westwood Community School District as a whole has a 4-star rating, suggesting it is performing well compared to other districts in Iowa, the variability in performance between the elementary and high school warrants further investigation. Analyzing the factors contributing to these differences, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and student demographics, could provide valuable insights to help the district improve outcomes across all grade levels.