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Albert City-truesdale Elementary School vs. Alta Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
300 Orchard
Albert City, IA 50510
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Alta Elementary School
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Albert City-truesdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Alta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Albert City-truesdale 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
104 students
267 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alta-Aurelia 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

#722 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#277 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albert City-truesdale Elementary 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 Alta Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
≥90%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Albert City-Truesdale 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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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albert City-truesdale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alta Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
46
Kindergarten Students
10
52
Grade 1 Students
17
41
Grade 2 Students
12
44
Grade 3 Students
13
44
Grade 4 Students
10
40
Grade 5 Students
18
-
Grade 6 Students
11
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alta-Aurelia 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
22%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alta-Aurelia 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alta-Aurelia 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
n/a
7%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 two or more races at Alta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alta-Aurelia 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
38%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alta-Aurelia 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
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albert City-truesdale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albert City-Truesdale 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 Alta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alta-Aurelia 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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