Summary:
The 52216 zip code in Iowa is home to a single public high school, North Cedar Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12. The school's performance is mixed, with some areas of strength but also significant challenges that need to be addressed.
North Cedar Junior/Senior High School has a graduation rate of 88.3%, which is slightly below the state average, and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. Academically, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, indicating room for improvement in student achievement. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 42.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact academic performance.
The North Cedar Community School District, which the high school is a part of, is ranked 212 out of 313 districts in Iowa and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting that the challenges faced by North Cedar Junior/Senior High School are not isolated to the school itself but may be systemic issues within the district. The school's relatively high spending per student of $14,536 indicates that resources are available, but it's unclear how they are being utilized to support student learning and outcomes.
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