Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Virgil Grissom Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Virgil Grissom Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgil Grissom Elementary School is 0.17, 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 is Virgil Grissom Elementary School's ranking?
Virgil Grissom Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Virgil Grissom Elementary School?
196 students attend Virgil Grissom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Virgil Grissom Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgil Grissom Elementary School?
Virgil Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virgil Grissom Elementary School offer ?
Virgil Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virgil Grissom Elementary School part of?
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