Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50258


Summary:

The 50258 zip code area is home to two schools: BCLUW Middle School, a public middle school serving grades 5-8, and Choice Charter School, a public charter high school serving grades 9-12. While BCLUW Middle School has a strong historical performance, ranking among the top middle schools in Iowa, Choice Charter School is among the lowest-ranked high schools in the state.

BCLUW Middle School has a relatively high percentage of white students (91.33%) and a significant proportion of students (43.33%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher percentage of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student is $12,506, which is higher than the state average, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, suggesting smaller class sizes. In contrast, Choice Charter School has a more diverse student population, with 73.26% white, 13.95% African American, and 8.14% Hispanic students, and a much lower percentage of students (3.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance and rankings of the two schools. While BCLUW Middle School has a strong historical performance, its ranking has declined in recent years, indicating a need to investigate the factors contributing to this change and implement strategies to improve the school's academic outcomes. BCLUW Community School District and Choice Charter Schools should closely examine the differences between these schools and work to ensure that all students in the 50258 zip code area have access to high-quality educational opportunities.








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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.

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