Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52043

The 52043 zip code is home to two schools: Central Elementary and Central Middle School/High School, both part of the Central Community School District. While Central Elementary is a standout performer, with consistently high test scores and a 4-star rating, Central Middle School/High School is struggling, with below-average test scores and only 1- or 2-star ratings in recent years.

Central Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with the majority of grades performing above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 30% of elementary schools in Iowa. Additionally, Central Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, better than the state average. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.1 is slightly higher than the state average.

In contrast, Central Middle School/High School is performing below average compared to other high schools in Iowa. The school has only received 1- or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger in the past three school years, placing it in the bottom 30% of high schools in the state. Test scores are generally below the state average, and the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, matching the elementary school. Graduation rates, while decent at 88.3%, are still below the state average. The high school's student-teacher ratio of 13.2 is lower than the elementary school.