Summary:
The 50669 zip code is home to two schools, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School and Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School, both part of the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with many grade levels exceeding state averages on standardized assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School stands out for its consistently high proficiency rates, with 4th and 6th grade ELA proficiency above 70% and an impressive 6th grade Mathematics proficiency of 87.1% in 2024-2025. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in 2023-2024. In contrast, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School excels in 7th-9th grade Mathematics and 9th grade ELA, with proficiency rates above 80% and 90.9%, respectively, in 2024-2025. The high school also boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% in 2023-2024.
Both schools serve a significant population of students from lower-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 29.57% at the elementary school to 34.01% at the junior high/high school. This socioeconomic factor may influence the schools' resource allocation and support systems for students. Additionally, the junior high/high school spends more per student ($15,800) compared to the elementary school ($13,873) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (10.2 vs. 14.3), which may contribute to more individualized attention and support for students.
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