Summary:
The 57322 zip code area is home to two small public elementary schools, Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 and Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05, both serving grades K-8. Unfortunately, neither school appears to be a standout performer, with both ranking quite low statewide and struggling with very low academic proficiency rates across multiple subject areas.
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of 42 students, while Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 has just 21 students. Both schools are located in underperforming school districts, with Clark School District 12-2 ranked 128 out of 147 in the state and Willow Lake School District 12-3 ranked 131 out of 147. The schools' academic performance reflects this, with proficiency rates well below state and district averages. For example, in 2024-2025, Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 had only 18.51% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.93% statewide.
Both schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of over 20%, which likely contributes to their poor academic outcomes. While the schools have similar per-student spending levels of around $10,300, their small enrollments present challenges in terms of staffing, programming, and resources. Significant interventions and support may be needed to help these schools and their students improve academic achievement and other key outcomes.
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