Mediapolis Community School District

The Mediapolis Community School District is a high-performing school district in Iowa, consisting of three schools: Mediapolis Elementary School, Mediapolis High School, and Mediapolis Middle School. The district's schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with Mediapolis High School and Mediapolis Middle School earning 4-star and 5-star ratings, respectively, from SchoolDigger.

Mediapolis High School stands out for its impressive test scores, with 87.1% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82.4% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1. Mediapolis Middle School is another standout, ranking 26th out of 337 Iowa middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 8th-grade students achieved remarkable test scores, with 93% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 90.1% proficient or better in Mathematics.

Across the district, the schools consistently outperform the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP assessments. However, the district may benefit from exploring ways to increase racial diversity, as the schools have a predominantly white student population. Additionally, the district could consider optimizing resource allocation to ensure equitable learning experiences, as Mediapolis Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to Mediapolis High School.