Serving 333 students in grades 2-4, Pence 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 is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Pence Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pence Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Pence Elementary School is ranked #914 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Pence Elementary School?
333 students attend Pence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pence Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pence Elementary School?
Pence Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pence Elementary School offer ?
Pence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pence Elementary School part of?
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