Griswold Community School District

The Griswold Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Griswold Elementary and Griswold Middle/High School. Based on the available data, Griswold Middle/High School appears to be the stronger-performing school in the district, with consistently higher rankings, test scores, and socioeconomic indicators compared to Griswold Elementary.

Griswold Middle/High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Griswold Elementary has a 2-star rating. The middle and high school students also outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. Additionally, Griswold Middle/High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which can be an indicator of higher socioeconomic status.

While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the district may want to explore ways to ensure the schools are more representative of the broader Griswold community. The higher student-teacher ratio at Griswold Elementary compared to the middle and high school may also be a factor in the performance gap between the two schools, and the district could investigate ways to provide more personalized attention and support for elementary students.