Summary:
The 50062 zip code contains a single elementary school, Melcher-Dallas Elementary, which is part of the Melcher-Dallas Community School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is below the state average, with inconsistent proficiency rates across grade levels in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Melcher-Dallas Elementary has a 1-2 out of 5 star rating on the SchoolDigger scale, indicating below-average performance compared to other Iowa elementary schools. The school's statewide ranking places it between 381st and 416th out of 565-576 elementary schools in the state. Proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics vary, with some grades performing better than others. For example, 4th and 6th grade students performed closer to or above the state average, while 3rd and 5th grade students performed significantly worse.
The school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students (30.13%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the presence of socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic outcomes. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, these resources have not yet translated to improved academic performance across all grade levels. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to help Melcher-Dallas Elementary address its performance challenges and better serve its student population.
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