Summary:
The Chariton Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Chariton High School, which serves 392 students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally below the state average, with some exceptions in English Language Arts.
Chariton High School's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) for 9th and 11th grade are above the state average, but its overall performance in Mathematics and Science proficiency is below the state average. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools over the past three years, receiving a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other high schools in the state.
Despite the higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio, the data suggests that Chariton High School may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning and address the academic performance challenges. Additionally, the high free and reduced-price lunch rate at the school raises questions about the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities and support for students from low-income families.
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