Summary:
The 52240 zip code area in Iowa City, Iowa is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative high school, all part of the Iowa City Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 241 out of 313 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 393 and 435 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools, respectively. These schools have relatively strong test scores, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in many grade levels and subjects. In contrast, Grant Wood Elementary and Alexander Elementary struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.6% across all schools, and high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting significant economic challenges faced by the student populations. While the alternative high school, Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, has the lowest statewide ranking and a 0-star rating, it stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. Overall, the data highlights the need for the district to address the disparities in educational outcomes and support the lower-performing schools and economically disadvantaged students in the 52240 zip code area.
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