Summary:
The 52571 zip code is home to two schools - Moravia High School and Moravia Elementary School, both part of the Moravia Community School District. While the high school has relatively strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates. The elementary school's academic performance is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state averages while others fall below.
Moravia High School stands out for its ELA test scores, with 82.1% of 10th graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 74.7%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 248 out of 340 high schools in 2024-2025 to 297 out of 336 in 2022-2023. Moravia Elementary School also has some strong test score performance, with 85% of 4th graders and 85.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, exceeding the state averages. But the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, from 156 out of 565 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 318 out of 557 in 2023-2024.
A concerning issue for both schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, with over 21% of students chronically absent at both the high school and elementary school levels in 2023-2024. This is an area that the district should investigate further to understand the root causes and implement strategies to improve attendance. Additionally, the significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the high school (41.67%) and elementary school (55%) suggests there may be socioeconomic factors impacting the student populations and their academic performance, which the district should consider when targeting resources and support.
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