Summary:
The 52804 zip code area of Davenport, Iowa is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with Davenport Community School District ranking 297th out of 313 districts in the state, there are some standout schools within the 52804 area that demonstrate what is possible with the right strategies and support.
Wilson Elementary School stands out as the highest performing school, with 61.9% of 3rd graders, 64% of 4th graders, and 57.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics - significantly above the district and state averages. Jackson Elementary School also performs well, with over 50% of students proficient in English Language Arts. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary has just 15.7% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts, highlighting the significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools in the area.
Across the district, there are concerns around high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 21.6%, as well as low graduation rates, with West High School having an 88.3% four-year graduation rate, below the state average. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is also high, ranging from 49.45% at West High School to 78.11% at Jefferson Elementary, suggesting a correlation between poverty and student achievement that needs to be addressed.
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