Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jb Young 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 30-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Jb Young Elementary School?
114 students attend Jb Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jb Young Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jb Young Elementary School?
Jb Young Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jb Young Elementary School offer ?
Jb Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jb Young Elementary School part of?
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