Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan Shepard Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School?
451 students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alan Shepard Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan Shepard Elementary School?
Alan Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alan Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alan Shepard Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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