Summary:
Cardinal Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Cardinal High School, which serves 276 students in grades 9-12. The school's academic performance is mixed, with students performing slightly below the state average in English Language Arts and significantly below the state average in Mathematics, particularly for 10th and 11th-grade students. However, 10th-grade students perform above the state average in Science.
Cardinal High School has a relatively high percentage of students (49.64%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a disadvantaged population. The school district spends $15,215 per student, which is higher than the state average, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8, lower than the typical ratio in Iowa high schools. Despite these resources, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 237 out of 336 high schools in 2022-2023 to 287 out of 332 high schools in 2021-2022.
The uneven academic performance and fluctuating school ranking suggest that Cardinal Community School District may need to focus on improving its Mathematics instruction and support for students, particularly in the 10th and 11th grades. Additionally, the school should consider how to best utilize its available resources to address the academic challenges faced by its student population and ensure more consistent and improved student outcomes.
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