DONNELLSON, IA — The Central Lee Community School District has earned a “High Performing” rating in the inaugural release of the district-level Iowa School Performance Profiles.
The district outperformed the state average on every indicator measured in the new performance system, achieving the highest overall score among all public school districts in southeast Iowa. Central Lee’s strongest results included a 97 percent graduation rate, a postsecondary readiness score of 95 percent, and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7 percent.
“We are incredibly proud of this recognition and the continued efforts of our staff, students, and families,” Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier said. “This achievement reflects our district’s commitment to academic excellence and the wellbeing of every student. While we are happy with these results, we also know that we must continue to get better at everything we do.”
The Iowa School Performance Profiles provide an online tool that evaluates all public schools and districts based on academic achievement, student growth, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and attendance. The 2025 update marks the first year the state has included district-level ratings, following the approval of a unified accountability system by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this year.
In October, the district received building-level ratings of “High Performing” for Central Lee High School and “Commendable” for both Central Lee Middle School and Central Lee Elementary School.
The Iowa Department of Education developed the School Performance Profiles to improve transparency and support school improvement across the state. The full report, including school- and district-level results, is available at www.iaschoolperformance.gov.