Summary:
The 50644 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a range of performance, with Independence Junior Senior High School and West Elementary School standing out as the stronger performers. Independence Junior Senior High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% and generally performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. West Elementary School also has strong performance on standardized tests, with several grade levels scoring above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The schools in the 50644 zip code area serve populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 11.11% at Perry #1 Elementary School to 45.55% at East Elementary School. This suggests that the schools may face different challenges and resource constraints. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% across all schools in the data set is a concerning trend that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.
Overall, the schools in the 50644 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. Independence Community School District and Jesup Community School District serve this area, and the data suggests that the districts and individual schools are working to support student success, though there is room for continued growth and development.
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