Summary:
The 52553 zip code is home to two schools: Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior/Senior High and Eddyville Elementary, both part of the Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District. While the junior/senior high school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, the elementary school stands out as the stronger performer, with higher statewide rankings and impressive math proficiency rates.
Eddyville Elementary appears to be the standout school, with a higher statewide ranking of 3 out of 5 stars compared to the junior/senior high's 1 out of 5 stars. The elementary school also has stronger test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas, particularly in math, where 96% of 3rd graders and 94.1% of 6th graders scored proficient or better on the ISASP assessment. In contrast, the junior/senior high has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which could negatively impact student learning and outcomes.
Despite the performance gap, the two schools have similar per-student spending levels, around $11,700-$11,900 per student, suggesting that funding alone may not be the primary driver of the differences in outcomes. The district should examine the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing Eddyville Elementary and work to replicate those successes at the junior/senior high school. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and supporting economically disadvantaged students, who make up a significant portion of the student population at both schools, should also be key priorities for the district.
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