Ottumwa Community School District

The Ottumwa Community School District consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves the Ottumwa area and provides a range of educational opportunities for students.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong academic performance. Horace Mann Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the district and state, with high test scores that exceed the district and state averages. Additionally, Wilson Elementary School stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade test scores, which are well above the district and state averages in both math and English language arts.

However, the data also reveals some areas of concern for the district. While a few schools excel, others, such as Liberty Elementary School and Gateway High School, struggle with proficiency rates well below the state averages. The district's lone middle school, Evans Middle School, also ranks near the bottom of Iowa middle schools, indicating a potential area of focus for the district. Additionally, the district's virtual school, Ottumwa Virtual Learning, has very low enrollment and poor academic outcomes, suggesting the need for improvement in this area.