Special education exemptions there rose slightly from 17 percent last year to 20 percent this year, according to district figures. In addition to the distortion that can be created by exemptions, school size can project a faulty image of academic performance on the Iowa tests. Scores plummeted by up to 22 points. There are 223 students enrolled at the school. Principal Sharyn Graf said.
Links Read the state law about testing exemptions.
Find out more about the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act on the World Wide Web. Return to the main testing page.