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Ahstw Primary School vs. Tri-center Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ahstw Primary School
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tri-center Elementary School
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Tri-center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ahstw Primary 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tri-center Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-5
Total Students
287 students
354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ahstw Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tri-center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ahstw Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tri-center Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ahstw Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tri-center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ahstw Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the AHSTW Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tri-center Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tri-Center Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#994 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#144 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ahstw Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tri-center Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ahstw Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tri-center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Center Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ahstw Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tri-center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Center Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tri-center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tri-Center Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ahstw Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tri-center Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
43
Kindergarten Students
63
58
Grade 1 Students
67
45
Grade 2 Students
54
59
Grade 3 Students
57
48
Grade 4 Students
-
58
Grade 5 Students
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43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ahstw Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tri-Center Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ahstw Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tri-Center Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ahstw Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tri-Center Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ahstw Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tri-Center Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
91%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ahstw Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tri-center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tri-Center Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ahstw Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.17
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ahstw Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tri-center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tri-Center Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ahstw Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tri-center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tri-Center Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ahstw Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tri-center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tri-Center Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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