Summary:
The 50036 zip code area in Iowa is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Boone Community School District or the United Community School District. These schools generally perform above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with some standout performances at the elementary and middle school levels.
Boone High School has relatively strong test scores, with 82.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.9% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. However, it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. Boone Middle School also has strong academic performance, with 90.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 76.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, but it too has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. In contrast, Franklin Elementary School stands out for its consistently high test scores, with 83.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5.
The schools in the 50036 zip code area have a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 19.03% at United Community School to 44.08% at Franklin Elementary, indicating significant differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. Additionally, the schools spend between $12,674 and $15,367 per student, with the high school spending the most. The high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the data set is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation, as it could be an area of focus for the districts to improve student engagement and attendance.
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