Summary:
The 51443 zip code is home to two schools: Glidden-Ralston Elementary School and Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Glidden-Ralston Community School District. The elementary school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In contrast, the junior-senior high school also demonstrates strong academic results, particularly in English Language Arts, but has slightly lower Mathematics proficiency compared to state benchmarks.
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School boasts impressive test scores, with 86.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA and 92.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, suggesting a high level of student engagement. However, both the elementary and high school share a similar chronic absenteeism rate, which could be an area for improvement.
While the individual schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the district as a whole has a relatively low ranking (214 out of 313) among Iowa school districts. This discrepancy may be due to factors beyond just academic achievement, such as resources, community engagement, or other district-level metrics. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 30.13% at the high school to 39.66% at the elementary school, an important consideration when evaluating the schools' performance and the resources they may need to support their students.
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