Summary:
The 52641 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). While some schools, like Harlan Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, demonstrate strong academic performance, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning and achievement.
Harlan Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with 83.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 85.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics. It also has the highest 5th grade science proficiency at 62.9% and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. Lincoln Elementary also performs well, with 70% of 5th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a relatively high 4th grade ELA proficiency of 66.7%.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 21.6% to 21.6%. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is high across the district, ranging from 43.38% at Mount Pleasant High School to 63.64% at WisdomQuest Education Center, the alternative high school. While Mount Pleasant High School and WisdomQuest Education Center both have 88.3% 4-year graduation rates, the alternative school's historical rankings are very low compared to other Iowa high schools, indicating it may be struggling to support student success.
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