Summary:
Zip code 49082 is served by three public schools within the Quincy Community Schools district, covering grades PK-12 with a combined enrollment of roughly 1,100 students. Jennings Elementary School (PK-5), Quincy Middle School (5-8), and Quincy High School (7-12) form a cohesive district that ranks in the 66th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating.
Quincy Middle School is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and showing dramatic improvement—jumping from the 55th to the 75th percentile in state rankings over three years. Its 8th-grade classes excel dramatically above state averages in Science (56.2% vs. 39.2%), Social Studies (75.3% vs. 50.3%), and PSAT Math (49.3% vs. 33.2%). Quincy High School shines in student retention with a 91% graduation rate (7 points above the state) and a remarkably low 1.9% dropout rate. Jennings Elementary School shows mixed results, with strong 3rd-grade scores but a notable proficiency dip by 4th grade in both math and ELA.
A district-wide weakness in mathematics emerges clearly: proficiency in standard M-Step math for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades sits at or below state averages, culminating in a low 20.7% SAT Math proficiency at the high school versus the state's 26.5%. However, the district excels in student engagement—chronic absenteeism rates (15.9%-17.5%) are far below the state average of 27.9%, and spending per student is consistent ($12,639-$14,033). With moderate free/reduced lunch eligibility (27.75%-36.76%), these schools serve a stable economic base where students feel connected, making the district's strong retention and attendance metrics a significant point of pride for families seeking a supportive environment.
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