Summary:
The 53168 zip code is home to two schools: Central High, a public high school serving grades 9-12, and Salem Elementary, a public school serving grades PK-8. With a total enrollment of 2,235 students, these schools serve the educational needs of the local community.
Central High appears to be the stronger performing school, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.3%. The school's test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. In contrast, Salem Elementary has mixed test scores, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others are below.
The data also reveals socioeconomic differences between the two schools, with Central High having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.35%) compared to Salem Elementary (36.57%). Despite the higher performance of Central High, the school spends slightly less per student ($13,122) compared to Salem Elementary ($13,665), suggesting that factors beyond just funding may play a significant role in student outcomes.
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