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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50627


At a glance
2
Schools
479
Students
Top rankedSouth Hardin High School162nd of 340 Iowa high schools
Biggest riser
South Hardin High School up 33 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 50627 zip code area is home to two schools, Eldora-New Providence Elementary School and South Hardin High School, both part of the Eldora-New Providence Community School District. These schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state average on standardized tests, and a solid 4-year graduation rate at the high school level.

Eldora-New Providence Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong performance on ISASP tests, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9. However, the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 48.79%, suggesting a student population with greater economic needs. In contrast, South Hardin High School has a solid 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, outperforming the state average, and its students also scored above the state average on ISASP tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While both schools have demonstrated academic success, there are some differences in their funding and resource allocation. The high school has a higher spending per student ($16,134) compared to the elementary school ($14,520), which may indicate a difference in priorities or funding distribution within the district. Additionally, the elementary school's smaller class sizes may contribute to its academic achievements, while the high school's larger student-teacher ratio of 14.6 could present different challenges. Overall, the schools in the 50627 zip code area appear to be providing a quality education, with some areas for potential improvement, particularly in addressing economic disparities and ensuring equitable resource distribution across grade levels.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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