Summary:
The 52245 zip code area in Iowa City, Iowa is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 online learning program, all part of the Iowa City Community School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 241 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their strong academic performance.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the district as a whole has a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is quite high and could be an area of concern. The schools also vary significantly in their percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 16.5% at Bohumil Shimek to 53.28% at Robert Lucas Elementary School, potentially indicating differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations.
The data also reveals differences in per-student spending, ranging from $12,605 at Helen Lemme Elementary School to $16,025 at Horace Mann Elementary, which could contribute to the observed variations in academic performance. Additionally, the ICCSD Pk-12 Online Learning Program had mixed results on standardized tests, suggesting an area for the district to further investigate and improve.
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