Summary:
The West Fork Community School District has one elementary school, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 415 students. This school stands out for its consistently high test scores, improving statewide ranking, and relatively high spending per student.
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell has test scores on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) that are consistently higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 83% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 64.2%. The school's statewide ranking has also improved over the past few years, moving from 375 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 238 out of 557 in 2023-2024.
While the student population at West Fork Elementary is predominantly white (92.29%), the school does have some racial diversity, with 1.2% African American, 3.86% Hispanic, and 0.48% Asian students. The school's spending per student of $13,507 (in the 2018-2019 school year) is higher than the national average, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. Overall, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell appears to be a strong-performing school within the West Fork Community School District.
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