Summary:
The 51557 zip code area is home to two schools - West Harrison Middle School/High School and West Harrison Elementary, both part of the West Harrison Community School District. While West Harrison Middle School/High School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and strong academic performance, West Harrison Elementary has struggled, earning a 1-star rating and mixed test scores.
West Harrison Middle School/High School serves grades 5-12 and has a total enrollment of 159 students. The school has performed well on ISASP tests, with several grade levels scoring above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, an area that may require further attention. In contrast, West Harrison Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 with an enrollment of 139 students, has a 1-star rating and more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels scoring above the state average and others below, particularly in English Language Arts.
Both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with West Harrison Middle School/High School at 47.8% and West Harrison Elementary at 43.88%. The per-student spending at both schools is relatively high, suggesting that the district is allocating significant resources to education. However, the performance of West Harrison Elementary indicates that additional factors beyond funding may be influencing student outcomes, and there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between the two schools to improve overall academic performance in the area.
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