Summary:
The zip code 50163 contains a single high school, Melcher-Dallas High School, which serves the Melcher-Dallas Community School District. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has ranged from 235 to 290 out of 336-340 Iowa high schools.
Melcher-Dallas High School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages, particularly in math and science. However, the school's 9th grade English Language Arts proficiency was higher than the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.
Overall, the analysis of Melcher-Dallas High School reveals several areas of concern, including lower-than-average academic performance, particularly in math and science, and a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's resource allocation and inconsistent ranking and rating also warrant further investigation to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure that the school is effectively supporting the needs of its students.
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