Summary:
The 52402 zip code area in Iowa is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, spread across the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the Linn-Mar Community School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance and student demographics between the two districts, with the Linn-Mar schools, particularly Westfield Elementary School, consistently outperforming the Cedar Rapids schools.
Westfield Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 31st out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts over 80% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, along with a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 17.62%. In contrast, Harding Middle School and Franklin Middle School, both in the Cedar Rapids district, have lower rankings and test scores, with Franklin Middle School struggling significantly in Mathematics.
The data also reveals concerning trends across the district, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Schools in the Cedar Rapids district, such as Kenwood Leadership Academy School and Garfield Elementary School, have significantly higher free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 31.36% to 85.64%, which may contribute to their lower test scores and academic outcomes.
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