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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52746


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179
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Top rankedJohn Glenn Elementary School75th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Summary:

In the 52746 zip code, there is one standout public elementary school, John Glenn Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 and is part of the North Scott Community School District. With a total enrollment of 184 students, John Glenn Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming both the district and state averages on state assessments (ISASP) across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 2024-2025, 95.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 88.2% for the district and 69.8% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is better than the state average.

John Glenn Elementary School also benefits from favorable resource allocation, with per-student spending of $12,734 (2018-2019 data) and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 (2023-2024), suggesting smaller class sizes and a more personalized learning environment. While the school serves a population with a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 27.72% (2023-2024), it continues to excel academically, making it a standout institution in the area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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