Schools & Families in Charles City
Charles City's education landscape carries real, honestly-disclosed below-average academic outcomes this record does not omit.
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Learn moreHonestly disclosed, below-average outcomes
The Charles City Community School District (~1,377 students, 14:1 ratio) posted approximately 64% math and 67% reading proficiency on state tests, with SchoolDigger ranking the district below approximately 90% of Iowa's own districts per one source reviewed this pass (base record).
The district's strongest individual performer
Charles City Middle School was cited as the district's strongest individual performer, ranking approximately 222 of 344 Iowa middle schools with a 2-star rating (base record).
A real, disclosed senior population alongside families
Charles City's disclosed 65-and-older share (~25%+) reflects a real, genuinely aging community; families should weigh this alongside the district's own honestly-disclosed below-average academic outcomes (base record).
Key takeaways
- Charles City Community School District's state test proficiency ran approximately 64% math / 67% reading.
- SchoolDigger ranks the district below approximately 90% of Iowa's own districts.
- Charles City Middle School is the district's strongest individual performer per sources reviewed this pass.
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