Summary:
The 50216 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Panorama Community School District: Panorama Elementary, Panorama High School, and Panorama Middle School. While the district as a whole is ranked 228 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating, Panorama High School stands out as the academic standout, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Iowa high schools.
Panorama High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school has an 88.3% 4-year graduation rate, which is above the state average. In contrast, Panorama Elementary and Panorama Middle School have struggled more academically, with rankings in the bottom half of their respective school types in Iowa and lower ratings from SchoolDigger.
Across all 3 schools, there are some concerning trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 21.6%, which are significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, with Panorama Elementary having the highest at 40.68%. These factors may be contributing to the overall academic challenges faced by the district and suggest a need for additional support and resources to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
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