Summary:
The 50125 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Indianola Community School District, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the district performs well above the state average, with several standout schools like Irving Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state.
Irving Elementary is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in math and English. In contrast, Wilder Elementary and Emerson Elementary lag behind, with 2- or 3-star ratings and lower test scores. The district's graduation rate at Indianola High School is slightly above the state average at 88.3%, but chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools at 21.6%.
Spending per student ranges from $10,971 at Irving Elementary to $13,704 at Wilder Elementary, with the district average around $12,500. Student-teacher ratios also vary, from 12.6 at Wilder Elementary to 17.7 at Whittier Elementary. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 16.84% at Irving Elementary to 40.48% at Emerson Elementary, suggests socioeconomic diversity within the district.
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