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Essex Comm School District

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111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
Page County
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PH: (712) 379-3117

  • Grades K-12
  • 292 students
  • 2 schools

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 ITBS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 52% (2007)
 83% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 69% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 71% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 76% (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
 58% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 85% (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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic100%87%
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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 program31%32%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,671$8,210
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%63%
Student and staff support5%6%
Administration15%12%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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