Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50144


Summary:

The 50144 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (South Elementary School and North Elementary School) and 1 combined middle/high school (Central Decatur Middle School/High School) - all part of the Central Decatur Community School District.

Among the standout schools, North Elementary School performed well on ISASP tests, with over 80% of 4th and 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Central Decatur Middle School/High School also showed strong performance in English Language Arts, with over 80% of 7th and 8th graders proficient or better.

However, the schools in this area face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, particularly at South Elementary School. Additionally, while Central Decatur Middle School/High School had the highest spending per student, it did not necessarily translate to the best performance across all metrics, as the other schools with lower spending per student showed stronger performance in certain areas.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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