Summary:
The 50021 zip code area of Ankeny, Iowa is home to three elementary schools that are part of the Ankeny Community School District. While the district is highly ranked, the performance of these schools varies significantly, with Northeast Elementary standing out as a top-performing school in the state.
Northeast Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 94.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 85.9% for the district and 76.3% for the state. The school also has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 48th out of 557 elementary schools in Iowa. In contrast, Southeast Elementary and East Elementary appear to be performing below the district and state averages on many metrics, with lower test scores and lower SchoolDigger rankings.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics across the three schools, with Northeast Elementary having a higher percentage of White and Asian students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the reasons for these disparities are not clear, the data highlights the importance of school choice and the need to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Ankeny Community School District.
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