Summary:
The 51334 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District. While the middle school stands out for its strong academic performance, the elementary and high schools in the district lag behind state averages in many subject areas, suggesting a need to investigate the factors contributing to the differences in achievement across the district.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 85.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 85.2% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Estherville Lincoln Central High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, but its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are closer to the state average.
A significant concern across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle school levels, indicate that the district serves a large population of economically disadvantaged students, which may require additional resources and targeted interventions to support student success. The variation in per-student spending across the schools suggests that the district may need to examine its funding allocation to ensure equitable distribution of resources and support for all students.
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