Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Buchanan Elementary School is ranked #1091 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Buchanan Elementary School?
357 students attend Buchanan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Buchanan Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan Elementary School?
Buchanan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buchanan Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buchanan Elementary School part of?
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