Summary:
The 52738 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Columbus Community School District. While the high school performs moderately well, the elementary and middle schools in this area face significant challenges, with low statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism rates, and test scores below the state average.
Roundy Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing school, ranking between 409-471 out of 565-576 Iowa elementary schools. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics that lag behind the state average. In contrast, Columbus Community High School performs moderately well, with a 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% and test scores closer to the state average, although still behind in some areas.
Across all three schools, there are high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.14% to 72.16%, indicating a high-need student population. This, combined with the high chronic absenteeism rates and low academic performance, suggests that the Columbus Community School District as a whole is facing significant challenges in supporting its students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, increasing student support, and addressing the underlying socioeconomic barriers faced by the student population.
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