Summary:
The 50010 zip code area in Ames, Iowa is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Ames Community School District. While the district is ranked 132 out of 309 in Iowa, several standout schools within the area demonstrate strong academic performance.
Fellows Elementary School ranks 97th out of 557 elementary schools in Iowa and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with students performing well above the state average in core subjects. Mitchell Elementary School also stands out, ranking 189th and earning a 3-star rating, with impressive test scores exceeding state and district averages. As the lone high school in the data set, Ames High School maintains a strong track record, ranking 132nd out of 338 high schools in Iowa and earning a 3-star rating.
The schools in the 50010 zip code area exhibit varying socioeconomic and racial compositions, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 26.52% to 46.21% and white student populations between 58.14% and 72.93%. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $11,702 to $19,833. While the schools generally perform well academically, these factors may contribute to observed differences in student outcomes across the district.
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