Summary:
The 50265 zip code area of West Des Moines, Iowa is home to 6 schools that are part of the West Des Moines Community School District, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with standout schools like Jordan Creek Elementary School and Stilwell Junior High School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while schools like Hillside Elementary School and Walnut Creek Campus face greater challenges.
The data shows a wide range of academic performance across the schools, with Jordan Creek Elementary and Stilwell Junior High excelling in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics, often surpassing the district and state averages. In contrast, Hillside Elementary and Walnut Creek Campus struggle, with proficiency rates well below the averages. This disparity in performance suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the achievement gap.
The schools also vary in their student demographics, with the percentage of white students ranging from 48.3% at Hillside Elementary to 68.01% at Fairmeadows Elementary. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for economic disadvantage, ranges from 22.57% at Jordan Creek Elementary to 68.71% at Walnut Creek Campus. These socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic outcomes of the schools, highlighting the need to understand and address the unique challenges faced by the lower-performing institutions.
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