Newell-Fonda Community School District

The Newell-Fonda Community School District in Iowa is home to three schools: Newell-Fonda Elementary School, Newell-Fonda High School, and Newell-Fonda Middle School. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students, and a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Newell-Fonda Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high proficiency rates on ISASP tests, particularly in Mathematics, suggest effective teaching and learning practices. In contrast, Newell-Fonda Middle School has mixed results, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the state average, while others fall below.

Newell-Fonda High School has shown signs of improvement, with its SchoolDigger rating increasing from 1 star to 2 stars over the past few years. The school's performance on ISASP tests, especially in 10th grade English Language Arts and Science, is commendable and indicates progress. However, the district may benefit from examining the factors contributing to the performance differences across the schools and exploring ways to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by a significant portion of the student population.