Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Truman Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
240 students attend Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Truman Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Truman Elementary School offer ?
Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Truman Elementary School part of?
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