The Iowa Department of Education recently updated their Iowa School Performance Profiles, an online tool used to assess the performances of all public schools in the state.

Schools are examined in terms of multiple accountability measures such as academic achievement in math and language arts, student growth based on state assessments, graduation rate, and conditions for learning. Other metrics detailed in the profiles include attendance, staff retention, and suspensions or expulsions.

Based on these measures, schools receive an overall score and are placed into a category ranging from exceptional to priority/comprehensive.

In the Highland Community School District, the elementary school received an overall score of 45.46. The high school received a commendable rating with a score of 56.79, and the middle school rated high performing with a score of 63.24.

Keota Elementary and High Schools received commendable ratings with overall scores of 56.38 and 55.53, respectively.

Mid-Prairie Community School District had three schools rated as acceptable. They include East & West Elementary Schools which both scored 51.55, and the Virtual Academy at 54.38. Mid-Prairie High School and Middle School received commendable ratings with scores of 55.91 and 55.69, respectively.

For more information, or additional school profiles, click here.