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Best High Schools in Zip Code 50142


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Top rankedEast Marshall Senior High School124th of 340 Iowa high schools
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Biggest riser
East Marshall Senior High School up 85 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 50142 zip code is home to a single high school, East Marshall Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 within the East Marshall Community School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 124th out of 340 schools in 2024-2025 to 209th out of 338 schools in 2023-2024. While the school's performance on ISASP tests has been mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels performing above the state average, others are below, such as 11th grade mathematics.

East Marshall Senior High School had an 88.3% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, which is a positive metric. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in the same year is notably higher than the state's average, indicating an area that may require further attention and intervention. Regarding the school's demographics, 33.19% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, and the school had a student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1 in the same year.

Overall, East Marshall Senior High School has demonstrated strengths in English Language Arts, with students scoring above the state average in this subject area. However, the school's mathematics performance, particularly at the 11th grade level, is an area that could benefit from additional support and resources to help students reach proficiency levels closer to the state average. The school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic factors faced by a significant portion of its student population are also areas that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure the success of all students.

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