Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School vs. La Porte City Elementary School
Should I attend Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School or La Porte City Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
La Porte City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Porte City 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
463 students
293 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#143 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
26
Kindergarten Students
69
49
Grade 1 Students
66
54
Grade 2 Students
73
46
Grade 3 Students
52
38
Grade 4 Students
60
34
Grade 5 Students
62
46
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
91%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
