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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52246


At a glance
4
Schools
2,640
Students
Top rankedLincoln Elementary School110th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Biggest riser
West Senior High School up 26 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 52246 zip code area in Iowa is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Weber Elementary, Ernest Horn Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary) and 1 high school (West Senior High School). The data reveals that Lincoln Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 110 elementary schools in Iowa and boasting consistently strong test scores, particularly in 5th grade. In contrast, the other elementary schools have lower rankings and more mixed academic performance.

At the high school level, West Senior High School performs well overall, with an above-average 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%. However, the school's 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate is a concern. Across all schools, student demographics and funding levels appear relatively consistent, suggesting that factors beyond just resources may be driving the performance differences.

Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the school landscape within the 52246 zip code, highlighting both high-performing and lower-performing schools. The findings suggest a need to further investigate the factors contributing to the performance gaps, as well as to better align curriculum and support between the elementary and secondary levels to ensure a seamless educational experience for students in the Iowa City Community School District.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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