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Best High Schools in Zip Code 51016


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Top rankedRiver Valley Junior- Senior High School243rd of 340 Iowa high schools
Biggest riser
River Valley Junior- Senior High School up 16 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 51016 zip code is home to a single high school, River Valley Junior-Senior High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the River Valley Community School District. The school has faced declining performance in recent years, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and test scores below the state average, the school appears to be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its student population, over 50% of whom are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, River Valley Junior-Senior High School's academic performance has been a concern. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% is slightly below the state average, and proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science range from around 50-70% for most grade levels. These challenges suggest the school may be facing difficulties in effectively utilizing its resources to drive student achievement.

Overall, the data paints a picture of a struggling school that is facing a variety of challenges, from declining performance and equity concerns to attendance issues. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach focused on improving academic outcomes, supporting student engagement and well-being, and ensuring the school has the resources and support it needs to succeed.

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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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