Summary:
The 50220 zip code in Iowa is home to a single middle school, Perry Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Perry Community School District. While the school's academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is generally on par with or slightly above district and state averages, it has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 241 out of 344 Iowa middle schools in 2024-2025 to 262 out of 337 in 2021-2022.
One key concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This could be a contributing factor to the school's overall performance and is an area that warrants further investigation. Additionally, the school serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status, with 60.7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may have implications for the school's resources and the challenges faced by students and families.
Despite these challenges, Perry Middle School's student-teacher ratio of 12.8 is slightly lower than the state average, and the school's per-student spending of $13,951 for the 2018-2019 school year suggests a level of investment in the education of its students. As the district and school work to address the factors contributing to the school's declining performance, a focus on improving attendance, supporting students from low-income families, and identifying targeted strategies to enhance student learning could be key priorities.
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