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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50659


At a glance
3
Schools
1,126
Students
Top rankedNew Hampton High School89th of 340 Iowa high schools
Biggest riser
New Hampton Elementary School up 15 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 50659 zip code area is home to three schools - New Hampton Elementary School, New Hampton High School, and New Hampton Middle School - all part of the New Hampton Community School District. While the schools demonstrate varying levels of performance, the data reveals some standout schools and key insights about the educational landscape in this area.

Among the three schools, New Hampton High School emerges as the top performer, ranking 89th out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates, and boasts an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, New Hampton Elementary School has more mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others below.

One area of concern across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate, which stands at 21.6% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, the differences in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student suggest that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' performance and resource allocation. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the educational landscape in the 50659 zip code area, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement within the district.

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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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