Summary:
The 50140 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Lamoni Elementary School, Lamoni High School, and Lamoni Middle School - all part of the Lamoni Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 254th out of 313 in Iowa, the data reveals some standout performance at the middle school level.
Lamoni Middle School stands out for its strong academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts, where 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students scored significantly higher on state assessments compared to the state averages. The school also performed well in Math and Science, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 159th out of 344 Iowa middle schools. In contrast, Lamoni High School's performance is more mixed, with proficiency rates close to or above the state average in some subject areas, but lower in others. However, the high school does boast a commendable 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%.
Across the district, the schools face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and varying levels of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be impacting student outcomes. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the high school and middle school warrants further investigation. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the schools in the 50140 zip code area, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
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