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Mrs. Harpenau assisting students with math.

 

2006-2007 KTIVQuiz Bowl Team

 

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·         Five out of ten grades (3-12) class scored 90th%-ile or higher compared to other schools in Iowa on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills/Iowa Tests of Educational Development in 2005

 

·         99% of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education  (5-year average)

 

·          12:1 student/teacher ratio

 

·         Advanced placement and on-line courses

 

·         37% of students in grades 4-9 recognized as talented and gifted by Belin/Blank

 

·         K-12 Special Education offerings

 

·         Spanish taught through contextual learning

 

·               ACT Core Composite Score (5-year average): above national average of 21.85 and at or above the state average of Iowa 22.9 (Core includes 4 years of English, and 3 or more years of math, science, and social studies each)

·               61% of 9-12 students earned scores at or above the state identified indicator of ACT score of 20 or higher, thus indicating probable post-secondary success

 
 

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Lasted Updated: 04/02/2007