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Agwsr Comm School District

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511 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
Hardin County
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PH: (641) 847-2611

  • Grades PK-12
  • 679 students
  • 5 schools

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 ITBS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 70% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITBS is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ITED Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 77% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1114
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic88%87%
Hispanic11%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%5%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program30%32%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,340$8,210
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%63%
Student and staff support5%6%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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