Summary:
The Stanton Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Stanton High School and Stanton Elementary School. While Stanton High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, with strong test scores and a 5-star rating, Stanton Elementary School has seen more fluctuations in its performance, with a recent drop in ranking and rating.
Stanton High School stands out as a high-performing school, with 86.7% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.7% of 10th graders and 72% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Stanton Elementary School has seen its ranking drop from 51 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 174 out of 557 schools in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating.
The data also reveals differences in the schools' demographics and resource allocation. Stanton High School has a student population that is predominantly White, while Stanton Elementary School has a slightly more diverse student body. Additionally, Stanton High School spends $13,107 per student, while Stanton Elementary School spends $12,043 per student, and the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2 compared to 22.2 at the elementary school.
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