Summary:
The 50316 zip code area in Des Moines, Iowa is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 306 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out.
Cattell Elementary School and Madison Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the area, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, East High School has a lower four-year graduation rate of 88.3%, which is below the state average. Additionally, all the schools in the area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, significantly higher than the state average.
The schools in the 50316 zip code area generally perform below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.7% to 48.6% at East High School, while the state averages range from 65.6% to 76.4%. These schools also serve a predominantly low-income population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 69.46% at East High School to 87.35% at Carver Elementary. The variation in school performance and the challenges faced by these schools suggest that a more targeted and holistic approach may be needed to improve educational quality in the area.
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