Summary:
The 50129 zip code area is home to three schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all part of the Greene County Community School District. While the district as a whole struggles with low performance, Greene County High School stands out as a relative bright spot, ranking 209 out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high school boasts a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% and generally higher test scores compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Greene County Elementary and Greene County Middle School both rank in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide and have 1- or 2-star ratings. A concerning trend across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 21.6%, significantly higher than the state average.
The data also reveals that the district serves a relatively disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 41.07% at the high school to 52.77% at the elementary school. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, indicating smaller class sizes, the overall academic performance of the district suggests that more support may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by the student body.
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