Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist

The Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist in Iowa consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some variation in racial diversity across the schools.

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School stands out as a consistent performer, ranking in the top half of Iowa high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, particularly in Mathematics, with 78.9% of 10th graders and 78% of 11th graders proficient or better. Additionally, the high school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, suggesting smaller class sizes. In contrast, Odebolt Elementary-Ida Grove has shown improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking, moving from 221st out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 400th out of 557 in 2023-2024. This elementary school also has above-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.

Across the district, the free/reduced lunch rates range from 39.54% to 49.68%, indicating a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This socioeconomic challenge may present unique opportunities for the district to address the needs of these students and ensure equitable access to educational resources. Additionally, the district's predominantly white student population suggests a potential area for the district to explore in terms of fostering a more inclusive and representative learning environment.