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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 51001


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3
Schools
576
Students
Top rankedAkron Westfield Elementary School61st of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Summary:

The 51001 zip code area is home to three schools that span elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, all part of the Akron Westfield Community School District. Among these schools, Akron Westfield Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's middle and high schools also perform well, with Akron Westfield Middle School and Akron Westfield Senior High School both earning high rankings within their respective categories.

Akron Westfield Elementary School's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with students significantly outperforming state averages on the ISASP tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 92.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 69.8%. This consistent high performance across grade levels suggests a district-wide commitment to academic excellence and a cohesive educational approach.

While the schools in the 51001 zip code area generally perform well, there are some areas of concern that warrant further investigation. All three schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, and there are variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the schools. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary and middle schools compared to the high school may indicate potential equity issues within the district, which could be an important area of focus for the school 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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