Summary:
The 65566 zip code is home to two schools: Viburnum High and Viburnum Elementary, both part of the Iron County C-4 district. While Viburnum High maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 97.4%, both schools face challenges, including below-average test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.5%.
Viburnum High School stands out for its strong graduation rate, but its academic performance is generally below the state average, with only 29.6% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math and 20.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school also has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 60.73%. In contrast, Viburnum Elementary School shows stronger performance in Math, with 47.7% of 3rd graders and 55.1% of 4th graders proficient or better, but struggles with English Language Arts, where only 26.2% of 3rd graders are proficient or better. The elementary school has an even higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 71.78%.
Despite the challenges faced by both schools, there are opportunities for improvement. Identifying and replicating the strategies that led to the stronger Math performance at Viburnum Elementary could help improve overall academic outcomes. Additionally, addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools may be a key focus area to support student learning and achievement. The district-level support and resources provided by the Iron County C-4 district will also be crucial in addressing the schools' performance and serving the needs of the community.
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