Summary:
The 52554 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Cardinal Community School District: Cardinal Elementary, Cardinal Junior High, and Cardinal High School. While the middle school and high school generally perform well, the district faces challenges related to equity, attendance, and academic achievement, particularly in math.
Cardinal Junior High stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 205 out of 344 Iowa middle schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. Cardinal High School also performs reasonably well, ranking 221 out of 340 Iowa high schools and boasting an 88.3% 4-year graduation rate, though its English Language Arts scores are the only ones above the state average.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 21.6%, are a concern that may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the elementary school has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 65.78%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the schools in the Cardinal Community School District tend to underperform compared to state averages, particularly in math, suggesting opportunities for improvement in instruction and curriculum.
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