Summary:
The 50604 zip code is home to two high-performing schools, Aplington Elementary School and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School, both part of the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with the middle school standing out as an exemplary institution.
Aplington Elementary School is ranked 153 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with 60-80% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math across grades 3-5. Science proficiency is also high, with 71.2% of 5th graders proficient or better. In contrast, Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is ranked 55 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and has a 4-star rating. The middle school's performance is exceptional, with 90-95% of students proficient or better in 6th and 8th grade math, and high ELA proficiency as well, with 82.3% of 6th graders and 92.1% of 8th graders proficient or better.
Both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, around 21.6%, which may be an area for improvement. The middle school also spends more per student ($12,819) compared to the elementary school ($10,716), which could contribute to its strong academic performance. Additionally, the schools serve a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 28.41% to 34.24%. Ensuring these students have the necessary support and resources could be an important focus area for the district.
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