Summary:
The 52001 zip code area of Dubuque, Iowa is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Dubuque Community School District, which is ranked 262 out of 313 school districts in the state. While some schools like Eisenhower Elementary and Irving Elementary consistently perform in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, others like Prescott Elementary struggle, ranking in the bottom 10 statewide.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and student outcomes. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Prescott (70.5%) and Audubon Elementary (54.8%), consistently underperform compared to their peers. Interestingly, spending per student does not appear to be a reliable indicator of success, as Audubon had the highest spending but some of the lowest proficiency rates.
Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with all schools in the 52001 zip code reporting a 21.6% rate. This, combined with the overall low ranking and 1-star rating of the Dubuque Community School District, suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed to support the performance of these elementary schools and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
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