Summary:
The 50525 zip code area is home to three schools operated by the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School, and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows area.
Among the standout schools in this district, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School stands out, ranking 143 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school outperformed the state average on several ISASP test scores, including 7th and 8th grade math, and maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5 to 1. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School also performed well, with a graduation rate of 88.3% and strong ISASP test scores in 10th grade English and math.
However, the district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, which were 21.6% in 2023-2024, higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools had relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 45.64% at the middle school to 53.19% at the elementary school, suggesting the need for additional support and resources for students from lower-income families. The district also showed variation in spending per student, from $13,085 at the elementary school to $16,263 at the high school, which may indicate differences in funding priorities or resource allocation within the district.
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