Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary

Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Galva, Iowa, with an enrollment of 108 students. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, as measured by ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores, with its 4th grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.95% to 39.81% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 16.7, which indicates a more favorable learning environment with potentially more individualized attention for students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cherokee Middle School, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School, and Storm Lake Middle School, Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary generally outperforms them in academic metrics, including test scores and student-teacher ratios.

While Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated significantly, from a low of 0.9% to a high of 23.4%. This suggests the need for the school to closely monitor and address attendance issues to ensure consistent student engagement and learning. Overall, Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving its students and community, despite the challenges presented by its diverse student population.