Summary:
The 50010 zip code area in Ames, Iowa is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Ames Community School District. Overall, the schools in this area perform well, with several standout institutions that rank highly in the state and demonstrate strong academic achievement.
Fellows Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools, ranking 80th and 99th out of 565 elementary schools in Iowa respectively. Both schools earn 4-star ratings and have impressive test scores, with 75-87% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77-91% in Mathematics. In contrast, Ames High School, the lone high school in the data set, ranks 103rd out of 336 high schools in the state and has a 3-star rating, though its test scores are still above district and state averages.
The schools in the 50010 zip code area serve diverse student populations, with varying racial compositions and free/reduced lunch rates. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios also differ across the schools, suggesting potential disparities in resource allocation. Overall, the Ames Community School District appears to be performing well, with several high-achieving schools that could be attractive options for families in the area.
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