Summary:
The 50208 zip code area in Newton, Iowa is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Newton Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 255 out of 313 in Iowa and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools within the district are performing well above the average.
Aurora Heights Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School both have 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger and strong test scores, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, the WEST Academy Alternative School serves a more disadvantaged population, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with all schools reporting rates over 21% - much higher than the state average. Additionally, while some schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Woodrow Wilson perform well on tests, the district as a whole lags behind state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Addressing these challenges and identifying the factors contributing to the disparities in performance could be key to improving outcomes for all students in the 50208 zip code area.
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