Summary:
The 50212 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Ogden Elementary School, Ogden High School, and Ogden Middle School, all part of the Ogden Community School District. The data reveals that Ogden Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top 15 elementary schools in Iowa and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ogden Elementary's test scores are truly remarkable, with 88-95% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 88-98% proficient or better in Math across grades 3-5. This is a significant achievement compared to the statewide averages of around 65-75% proficiency. In contrast, the middle and high schools, while solid performers, do not reach the same level of academic excellence as the elementary school.
The schools in the 50212 zip code area face some common challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates around 21-22%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with moderate economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 20-25%. Despite these challenges, the schools maintain small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 12.2 at the high school to 17.8 at the middle school.
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