Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52755

The 52755 zip code area is home to two schools - Lone Tree Elementary School and Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School, both part of the Lone Tree Community School District. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school lags behind in academic achievement.

Lone Tree Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with students performing well above the state average in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and spends $10,488 per student, higher than the state average.

In contrast, Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Iowa high schools over the past 3 years, earning only 1-2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are mixed, with some grades performing above the state average but many grades well below, especially in Math. The high school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a graduation rate of 88.3%, which is below the state average. However, the school spends $13,078 per student, higher than the elementary school.