Diagonal Community School District

The Diagonal Community School District is a small district in Iowa that serves students from elementary through high school. The district has two schools: Diagonal Elementary School and Diagonal Junior-Senior High School.

Diagonal Elementary School appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Iowa elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are impressive, with 81.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. In contrast, Diagonal Junior-Senior High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom 15% of Iowa high schools and earning only a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores lag behind the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.

The district has a total enrollment of just 130 students, with Diagonal Elementary School having 68 students and Diagonal Junior-Senior High School having 62 students. Both schools have a predominantly white student population and relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant portion of the student population faces economic challenges. The district spends more per student than the state average, and both schools have low student-teacher ratios, suggesting efficient resource allocation. However, the stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school suggests potential issues that need to be addressed to ensure consistent academic excellence across all grade levels.