Wilton Community School District

The Wilton Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Wilton Elementary School and Wilton Junior-Senior High School. The elementary school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, suggesting a strong focus on academic achievement. In contrast, the high school maintains solid but slightly declining results, with its statewide ranking dropping in recent years.

Wilton Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with over 90% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts on the ISASP tests. The school also demonstrates strong performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas, often exceeding the state average. However, the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 36.87% compared to the high school's 25.76%, which may indicate potential socioeconomic disparities within the district.

While Wilton Junior-Senior High School also performs well, with 10th-grade students scoring 86.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts, the school's performance in Mathematics is slightly lower, with 9th-grade students scoring 47.9% proficient or better, below the state average. The high school also spends more per student ($15,237) compared to the elementary school ($11,938), which may reflect different priorities or resource allocation within the district. Investigating the factors contributing to these differences and addressing any equity concerns could help the district ensure consistent excellence across all its schools.