Alden Elementary School vs. Rock Run Elementary School
Should you attend Alden Elementary School or Rock Run Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Rock Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 292 students in grades 2-5, Rock Run Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
2-5
Total Students
148 students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#156 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
77%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
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Kindergarten Students
19
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Grade 1 Students
19
-
Grade 2 Students
17
74
Grade 3 Students
18
74
Grade 4 Students
18
72
Grade 5 Students
13
72
Grade 6 Students
15
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
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% White
85%
85%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%