Summary:
The 50123 zip code is home to a single high school, Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Mormon Trail Community School District. This school faces significant challenges, with students performing well below state averages on standardized tests and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%.
Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 52.4% of 10th graders and 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 74.7% and 69.3%, respectively. The math proficiency rates are even lower, at 38.1% for 10th graders and 50% for 11th graders, well below the state averages of 68% and 65.6%. The school's science proficiency rate of 19% for 10th graders is also significantly behind the statewide average of 66.8%.
The school's struggles are compounded by the high percentage of students (57.55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. Additionally, the Mormon Trail Community School District is ranked 291 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the district may be underfunded and unable to provide the necessary resources and support to improve student outcomes at the high school level. With a declining statewide ranking and continued academic underperformance, substantial interventions and support may be needed to help Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School better serve its students.
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